Federalist+51

1. "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." What does Madison mean by this? 2. "You must first enable the government to controul the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to controul itself. A dependence on the people is no doubt the primary controul on the government; but experience has taught the necessity of auxilary precautions." Explain the meaning of the above quote. Do you agree or disagree with Madison's view of human nature?