Question

5) In The Federalist 48, James Madison made this argument: "Unless [the three branches] be so far connected and blended as to give to each a constitutional control over the others, the degree of separation ... essential to a free government, can never in practice be duly maintained."

c. Explain the connection between what Madison said and the principle you selected:


a. Which principle best describes what Madison is explaining?
1.Popular Sovereignty
2.Checks and Balances
3.Limited Government
4.Rule of Law
5.Separation of Powers


b. Underline the words or phrases that helped you decide which principle to choose. IVICS © 2016 Civics, Inc. Activity – Sid​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A. Popular Sovereignty

Popular Sovereignty refers to the situation where all government's regulations and decision is based on fulfilling the interest of the majority of the people.

In democratic country such as united states, this principle is even more important because every government officals that exist in the nation was chose n by the people as representative of their aspiraton

c. Students should explain that each branch having “a

constitutional control over the others” is the idea

behind checks and balances. They might also point

out that Madison is saying a free government can’t

survive without checks and balances.