Of the Following Principles Articulated by Madison in Federalist 51

Multiple Choice

Of the following principles articulated by Madison in Federalist 51 regarding the presidency, which is considered to be the most important?

A) Each branch of government should as much as possible retain control over its own officials.
B) Each branch of government should be given the means to prevent encroachments by the other branches.
C) Each branch of government should equally share powers given to it under the new constitutional order.
D) Compensation for members of each branch of government should depend as little as possible on the discretion of the other branches.