Certainly! Here are three big ideas from Federalist Paper No. 51, along with concise supporting quotes:
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Separation of Powers
- "The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny."
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Checks and Balances
- "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition."
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Protection of Individual Rights
- "In a society, if there is no check on government power, the rights of the individuals may be easily violated."
These key ideas emphasize the importance of a structured government that limits power through division, encourages accountability, and safeguards personal liberties.