Notes

If men were angels, no government would be necessary. . . . In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.

The main idea that Madison addresses is why the US government

is needed.

Which best explains why it is important for people to be aware of government policies?
People can influence policies by letting their representatives know how they feel about policies.

A country governed by a central party is best characterized as
communist.

The government provides a number of public welfare services, including
public education.

The part of the US government that interprets laws is the
judicial branch4

One responsibility of the government is to provide public works, which includes building bridges

Which best describes why voters choose political candidates?

Which best describes how the US government affects the economy?
The government builds roads, regulates business, and makes job safety rules.