Part one of term paper
James Madison is known as “ The Father of the Constitution.” His ideas and beliefs helped shape and mold our government. In writing the Federalist Papers, Madison was able to guide the structure and development of The Constitution of the United States. In the Federalist Papers, Madison argued that old philosophers were wrong. He had h ...

Part two of term paper
... have a will of its own; and consequently should be so constituted, that the members of each should have as little agency as possible in the appointment of the members of the others ” (Fed. No. 51). By separating the powers of the government, it prevents one particular group in becoming too powerful. Articles I through III of The Constitution, place each of the basic powers of government in a separate branch. The legislative power vested in Congress, the executive power in the president, and ...