AP GOV FED DOCUMENTS

Federalist 51 By James Madison

• separation of powers is ESSENTIAL = unique powers of each branch

• checks and balances = powers each branch has to limit the other branches

Federalist 10 By James Madison

• Factions and SIGs ( special interest groups ) are essential to liberty and a democratic government

  • factions creates mod opportunities

    • unequal distribution of property causes factions