"Federalist 51"

Question

by James Madison
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which concept is expressed in the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

Separation of powers is necessary to ensure a just government.
Separation of powers is necessary to ensure a just government.

Balance of power is an ideal unlikely to be obtained through democracy.
Balance of power is an ideal unlikely to be obtained through democracy.

The ambition of citizens may undermine the authority of the central government.
The ambition of citizens may undermine the authority of the central government.

The people should have ultimate say over the actions of the government.
The people should have ultimate say over the actions of the government.

Answer 1

The correct response based on the passage from "Federalist 51" by James Madison is:

Separation of powers is necessary to ensure a just government.

In this Federalist Paper, Madison emphasizes the importance of having distinct branches of government that can check and balance each other's powers to prevent tyranny and ensure justice.