Question

In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself.—Madison, Number 51
Based on the quote, which of the following statements would Madison have likely supported?
a. Development of political parties is necessary to ensure the security and stability of a democratic government.
b. A government must have enough power to govern; however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it.
c. One government cannot carry out the will of the people alone, therefore the establishment of two separate governments is necessary.
d. A government must sometimes limit civil liberties of individuals to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.

Answer 1

"A government must have enough power to govern; however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it" is the statement that Madison would have likely supported. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". I hope it helps you.

Answer 2

Answer:

b. A government must have enough power to govern; however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it.

Explanation:

In March of 1781 and near the aim of the War of Independence against Great Britain, the thirteen American colonies would ratify a pact firmer than its predecessor of 1777 known as "Articles of Confederation", whose purpose was to regulate the relations between the states. Faced with a Congress of the Confederation that was not respected or obeyed, the economic precariousness and the opposition of interests, the Congress convened a Federal Constitutional Convention that was to meet in Philadelphia in May 1787.

Representatives of all States worked from May 25 to September 17: they concluded that it was not enough to modify the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, and they decided to create a new Constitution. The project was signed by 39 of the 55 delegates who attended (out of a total of 72). However, this was not the end for the sanction of a new document, the support and ratification of the people of each State was enough. Thus, campaigns for and against the new US Constitution invaded public opinion.

In this context, "The Federalist" is neither more nor less than the compilation of 85 journalistic articles written between October of 1787 and May of 1788 in defense of the new Constitution by the Secretary of George Washington during the revolution, Alexander Hamilton; one of the delegates of greater paper in the Convention of Philadelphia, James Madison, and the Secretary of Outer Relations during the government of the Confederation, John Jay.