Federal paper 51

Which methods does Madison suggest to check the powers of government?

The legislative, executive, and judicial branches should be made as separate powers, so no one branch becomes too powerful.

Which branch appears as an exception to the separation of powers norm? Why is this exception not dangerous?

The judicial branch , since they have a life term.

The greatest security against concentrating power is found in what?

Two of the branches can check the other. 

How is the separation of powers between the three branches assured?

The administrators of each branch are able to use constitutional means/personal motive to check other branches.

Which branch of government did Madison think would be the strongest?

Legislative

What are the two great advantages of federalism, according to Madison?

Smaller states are protected against larger states. Part of society is protected against injustice from the other.

What is the "end" (supreme goal) of government, according to Madison?

Justice

What is Madison's view of human nature and how does it affect a republic?

That humans are selfish and pursue their own interests rather than the common good