Answer:
limiting the powers of the government
Explanation:
The Federalist No. 51, 1788 advocates that the tendency of human beings to do evil has necessitated the formation of a government which would control the people in return. However, it suggests that no government should have exclusive authority over the people.
The document advocates for the separation of powers as well limiting the powers of the government because it believes that the power of the government is withdrawn from the people. Therefore, it should not be authoritative nor dictatorial. Rather it should bend towards the need and demand of the people.
He was the lawyer of the British soldiers even though he was a patriot. He agreed with both sides and believed that the soldiers deserved a fair trail.
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income tax payable; is compiled of taxes due to the government in one year
