The argument that "If men were angels no government would be necessary, but if angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary" is used in Federalist No. 51 to argue in favor of
A) checks and balances.
B) sovereignty.
C) a national bank.
D) political equality.
E) Jefferson's presidential election.

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Federalist No. 51 argues in favor of checks and balances as a means to prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power, reflecting the belief that humans are not perfect and thus require a system of government that can regulate itself internally.

The Argument That "If Men Were Angels No Government Would