Federalist No. 51
Definition
Federalist No. 51 is one of the essays written by James Madison, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. In this particular essay, Madison discusses the importance of a system of checks and balances within the government.
Analogy
Think of Federalist No. 51 as a superhero comic book where James Madison is the author and main hero advocating for a strong government with checks and balances to save democracy from villains like tyranny.
Related terms
Constitution: The fundamental laws and principles that govern a nation or state.
Ratification: The formal approval or acceptance of something, such as an agreement or law.
Separation of Powers: The division of governmental powers among different branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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