In your discussion, (1) begin by identifying which group you are assigned, and then identify at least three of the vested powers for that branch as directed by the Constitution and the location (article and section) in the Constitution for each of those powers.  You will be able to learn about each of the branches from your classmates.

 

(2) Next, read the following quote:

"The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny. Were the federal Constitution, therefore, really chargeable with the accumulation of power, or with a mixture of powers, having a dangerous tendency to such an accumulation, no further arguments would be necessary to inspire a universal reprobation of the system." (James Madison, Federalist No. 47, 1788)

Restate this quote in your own words.

 

(3) Finally, answer the question:

What was Madison's point of view on the separation of powers?

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