Question

how is this statement best reflected in the structure of the constitution? if men were angels no government would be necessary -federalist 51 the limits placed on the authority of the states a system of checks and balances at the national level the clearly defined organization of the courts a system of popular sovereignty and republicanism

Explanation:

The quote from Federalist 51 implies that since people are not angels, government needs mechanisms to prevent abuse of power. Checks - and - balances at the national level are designed to control the power of different branches of government to ensure no single branch becomes too powerful.

Answer:

B. a system of checks and balances at the national level