The Federalist No. 51 was one of twenty-six articles written by James Madison from 1787 to 1788 in order to persuade the people of New York to ratify the Constitution. ... The need for government proves that men abuse power, for "if men were angels, no government would be necessary." ... Since no one is perfect, the rulers and the ruled, there has to be methods for the government to control the people and to control itself. ...

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