In Federalist 51, James Madison argued that the people ultimately control the government, but that experience has "taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions." He thought these were needed to:
A) stop corruption and incompetence, something Congress could deal with through the impeachment and removal of elected officials.
B) deal with problems that could arise with new government.
C) act against ambition and power, and the flaws in human nature, that can lead to tyranny.
D) deal with problems related to having power vested in a legislative branch.
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