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What does Madison mean by "the necessary partition of power among the several departments"?
Madison is discussing the separation of powers built within the US government.
Today, what would we call a part of our government that Madison refers to as a "department"?
We would call it a branch of government (executive, legislative, and judicial).
Why is it necessary to divide the government's power?
It's necessary to separate the government's power in this specific way because it allows the branches to check and balance each other and prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
What does Madison mean when he says "each department should have a will of its own"?
Madison means each branch should have the ability to exercise their own distinct power.
According to Madison, where should the power of the government come from?
Madison believes the power to govern comes from the people.
Who should NOT have a say in the selection of members of the government?
Members who are in government should not have a say when it comes to the selection of new members.
How is the selection of judicial branch officials different from that of officials in the legislative and executive branches?
In order to be selected as a judicial branch official, one must first meet the correct qualifications. Second, judicial officials must be isolated from other authoritative influence.
Why is this "deviation... from the principle" that one branch should not have power over the selection of another branch not applicable to the judicial branch?
The judicial branch is intentionally created to make decisions without the influence of other branches.
Why does Madison argue that each branch should not depend on another "for the emoluments annexed to their offices"?
Madison argues that each branch should not depend on another for the emoluments annexed to their offices because each branch still possesses their own unique power in which they must exercise.
What does Madison mean when he says "ambition must be made to counteract ambition"?
Action must be taken for the desire to preserve the government in order to counteract desires to encroach other branches and destroy government.
What is the term for "ambition must be made to counteract ambition"?
The term for this is called Checks and Balances.
What is Madison's argument about human nature?
Madison suggests that human nature is fickle and requires several methods of regulation in order to prevent corruption. If men were angels there would be no need for government but that isn't the case.
How can, as Madison argues, "the private interest of every individual... be a sentinel over the public rights"?
In order for the private interests of every individual to be protected over public rights, people must trust the government to pass legislation that does not violate their natural laws.
Which branch of government does Madison argue must be the most powerful in a Republic?
Madison argues that the legislative branch in a republic is most powerful.
How does our government "divide the legislature into different branches"?
We have the house of representatives and congress (Bicameral legislature).