Understanding Federalist 51

Who wrote Federalist 51?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay

What is the primary control on the government according to Federalist 51?

• The executive

• The military

• The judiciary

• The people

What system is defended in Federalist 51?

• Imperialism

• Direct democracy

• Checks and balances

• Monarchy

What does Federalist 51 say is necessary to control the abuses of government?

• Strong leadership

• Checks and balances

• Public opinion

• International oversight

According to Federalist 51, what would be unnecessary if men were angels?

• Laws

• Government

• Education

• Elections

What does Madison argue is the end of government in Federalist 51?

• Power

• Wealth

• Territory

• Justice

Which philosopher influenced the political theory expressed in Federalist 51?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Montesquieu

What does Federalist 51 suggest about the distribution of power in the United States?

• It should rotate among states.

• It should be concentrated.

• It should be divided among many.

• It should be held by a monarch.

How does Federalist 51 view the role of the people in government?

• As subjects to be governed

• As the primary control on government

• As irrelevant

• As potential tyrants

What does Federalist 51 say about factions and the tyranny of the majority?

• They are unaddressed in the Constitution.

• They are controlled through a republican government.

• They are to be encouraged.

• They are necessary evils.