“In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments.”
– Federalist 51
Based on the quote, the author of Federalist 51 was attempting to illustrate the significance of which idea?
A.
The need to include a bill of rights in the US Constitution.
B.
The value of establishing a federal system of government including legislature, executive, and judicial branches.
C.
The inherent danger of investing the office of the President with great power.
D.
The superiority of the idea that the Articles of Confederation should be maintained as the law of the land rather than replaced.