Federalist 51

Questions
1. Why does the choecks and blanaces need "furnishing"?
2. Do you favor the rest of the Constitution?
3. Are you saying the branches should work separately and not communicate?
4. Why should the legislative authority dominate?
5. Why is Checks and Balances so important?

Quotes
1. "It is equally evident, that the members of each department should be as little dependent as possible on those of the others, for the emoluments annexed to their offices"I picked this quote because it makes it clear that separation of powers are very important to the branches.

2. "If a majority be united by a common interest, the rights of the minority will be insecure."
I picked this quote because it shows that the majority could outdo the minority if nothing is done to prevent it.

3.  "The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular States, but will be unable to spread a general conflagration through the other states."
I picked this quote because it illustrates how important a national government is.

4.  "You must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself."
I picked this quote because this illustrates popular sovereignty that the governments power comes from the people.

5. "If men were angels, no government would be necessary."
I picked this quote because it confused me. I know it proves that government is necessary but why would Madison state this?