MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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The passage below about government is from Federalist No. 51."If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary ____ the great difficulty lies in this:you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. “ How are the author’s views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?
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The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.
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The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.
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The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.
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The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
Detailed explanation-2: -Federalist No. 51 addresses means by which appropriate checks and balances can be created in government and also advocates a separation of powers within the national government. The idea of checks and balances is a crucial part of the modern U.S. system of government.
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