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Analysis GuideFederalist 51After reading Federalist 51, you should be able to explain how Madison advocates for having separate branches of governmentlegislative checks and balances in the same level of government a compound republic or a division of powers between the general government and state governmentsa multiplicity of interests and sects in societyWhat is the central premise of James Madison in Federalist 51?Which words are used most often in Federalist 51? Create and print out a WORD CLOUD from Federalist 51 (to include in your notebook) using one of these sites to find out: text of Federalist 51: List the top 10 words you would encourage Madison to use in his writing to influence the public to ratify the Constitution. Why did you choose these words?InterpretationEvaluationAnswer these questions:Why does Madison fear “a gradual concentration of the several powers in the same department” of government?How can government, as Madison claims, be “the greatest of all reflections on human nature”?How does “the multiplicity of interests” in American society protect the rights of its citizens? Is the author arguing that the federal government should be as accountable to any given minority as to the majority?Since Madison argues the Constitution would protect the rights of the minority, is he justified in believing that “a coalition of a majority of the whole society could seldom take place on any other principles than those of justice and the general good”?Answer these questions:Is Madison’s opinion of the role of self-interest in the conduct of one’s life realistic? Why or why not?Do you believe the controls against the abuse of power by a single government department have been effective? Explain your answer.Does the federal government equally serve majority and minority interests today? Why or why not?Is there a role for states anymore? Why or why not?Don’t recognize a word? Use a dictionary app on your phone or a dictionary. ................
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