Federalist No. 51 Summary

In the essay, Federalist No. 51, James Madison addresses the importance of a fair and equal governmental structure that is divided into several departments. His introduction informs the readers that his ideas are not intended to undermine a full development, but to enlighten individuals on the importance of the idea itself. He suggested that the foundation of the divided powers of government must be constructed in such a way where each department should have “a will of its own” and where the people are to appointment members for the supreme executive, legislative, and judiciary magistracies. The first provision Madison mentions is the difficulty of forming a government that is “ran by men, over men”, but explains that experience has shown
that this the greatest necessity. He implies that the division between powers must be divided in a way where each office is a check on the other. The second provision he mentions is majority of interest will rule, but the minorities interests will be acknowledged. Madison concludes that justice will always be the pursue, and submitting to a government that protects all parties is the most effective solution