"It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard the society against the
oppression of its rulers, but to guard one part of the society against the injustice
of the other part... If a majority be united by a common interest, the rights of the
minority will be insecure..."
--Federalist 51, James Madison
In the excerpt above, Madison's argument most clearly reflects which principle of government?
O Federalism
Checks and Balances
0 Individual Rights
O Popular Sovereignty