Introduction
In this activity, you will discuss the philosophies that led to this design for the US federal
government. You will also discuss
about how the Framers of the Constitution convinced their
fellow citizens that this was the best way to avoid tyranny.
Directions and Analysis
Task: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Perform online research and read Federalist papers 10 and Federalist 51. Select passages
from Federalist 10 and Federalist 51 that explain the reasons checks and balances are
necessary. Explain the benefit of separation of powers as a way tO address the reasons for
checks and balances.