Based on the excerpt why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government? (1 point) Responses it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military. it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military. it allows the government to make decision more efficiently. it allows the government to make decision more efficiently. it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power. it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power. Question 18

Answer 1

Based on the context of James Madison's views on federalism, the correct response is: it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power. Madison believed that federalism would help to distribute power between the national and state governments, which would serve as a check against the potential for tyranny and abuse of power within any single entity of government.