Federalist 51

Cards (5)

  • What is the greatest security “against a gradual concentration of powers in the same department“?

    separation of powers; ambition is used for each branch to check and balance each other
  • According to Publius, which branch of government necessarily predominates in a republic?

    legislatures
  • How does the US Constitution provides a "double security" for the rights of the people?
    by state gov and separation of powers
  • Why is it wise to deviate from the principle of popular election when choosing members of the judiciary branch?
    So the will of the people is not pleased; filtering the mass preference; to protect the opinions and rights of the minority
  • What is the ”primary control” on government? What is needed, however, in addition to this?

    the people; auxiliary cautions are needed in addition (supreme court justices, electoral college) because of the tyranny of the majority