James Madison wrote in Federalist 51,"The power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments,and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments.Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people.The different governments will control each other,at the same time that each will be controlled by itself." Which constitutional principle does this statement best reflect?

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This statement reflects the principle of checks and balances, as Madison describes the division of powers between two distinct governments and the subdivision of powers among separate departments within those governments. This creates a system where each branch of government can check the power of the others, providing a double security to the rights of the people.

James Madison Wrote in Federalist 51,"The Power Surrendered by the People