James Madison proclaims in Federalist Paper 51 that Congress _________.

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In Federalist Paper 51, James Madison argues that the legislative branch (Congress) is the most powerful branch of government because it has the authority to levy taxes and control the budget, hence having "access to the pockets of the people." This reflects his concern with balancing power among the branches of government to prevent any one branch from becoming too dominant.

James Madison Proclaims in Federalist Paper 51 That Congress _________