Question

federalist no. 48
it is agreed on all sides that the powers properly belonging to one of the branches ought not to be directly and completely administered by either of the other branches. it is equally evident that none of them ought to possess, directly or indirectly, an overruling influence over the others, in the administration of their respective powers. it will not be denied that power is of an encroaching nature, and that it ought to be effectively restrained from passing the limits assigned to it.
administration: use
encroaching: invading
federalist no. 78
the executive... holds the sword of the community. the legislature not only commands the purse, but prescribes the rules by which the duties and rights of every citizen are to be regulated. the judiciary, on the contrary, has no influence over either the sword or the purse; no direction either of the strength or of the wealth of the society... it may truly be said to have neither force nor will, but merely judgment.
sword: force
purse: wealth
based on the passages, how does the structure of the federal government limit its power? select two.
the power of the federal government is separated into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
the legislative and executive branches can overrule the decisions made by the judicial branch.
each branch of the federal government has a role that the other branches cannot infringe upon.
the federal government is divided into two departments, one that makes laws and another that enforces them.

Explanation:

The Federalist Papers emphasize separation of powers. The first passage notes powers of branches should not be administered by others and no over - ruling influence. The second passage describes distinct powers of executive (force), legislature (wealth and rule - making), and judiciary (judgment). Separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches and each branch having non - infringeable roles limit federal government power.

Answer:

1. The power of the federal government is separated into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
2. Each branch of the federal government has a role that the other branches cannot infringe upon.