Question

1. in the federalist 48, james madison made this argument: \unless the three branches be so far connected and blended as to give to each a constitutional control over the others, the degree of separation... essential to a free government, can never in practice be duly maintained.\ a. which principle best describes masons concern? popular sovereignty checks and balances limited government rule of law separation of powers b. underline the words or phrases that helped you decide which principle to choose. c. explain the connection between what mason said and the principle you selected.

Explanation:

a. Madison emphasizes the need for connection and blend of the three branches to maintain separation of powers in practice. So the principle is Separation of Powers.
b. "so far connected and blended as to give to each a constitutional control over the others, the degree of separation... can never in practice be duly maintained" are key phrases.
c. Madison's statement shows that for the separation of powers to work well in daily practice, there must be a way for the branches to have some control over each other, highlighting the inter - relation within the separation of powers concept.

Answer:

a. Separation of Powers
b. "so far connected and blended as to give to each a constitutional control over the others, the degree of separation... can never in practice be duly maintained"
c. For separation of powers to function in practice, there must be mutual control among branches.