Madison states, “If the impulse and the opportunity be suffered to coincide, we well know that neither moral nor religious motives can be relied on as an adequate control” (par. 13). What assumptions about human nature underlie such an assertion? Do you a

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Madison states, “If the impulse and the opportunity be suffered to coincide, we well know that neither moral nor religious motives can be relied on as an adequate control” (par. 13). What assumptions about human nature underlie such an assertion? Do you a

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Asked by Alyssa W #946439 on 11/1/2019 3:27 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/1/2019 9:05 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/1/2019 9:05 PM

Madison is referring to the need for checks and balances, so that the majority never has complete control. Mob rules are to be avoided at all costs in order to preserve the republic and protect the minority.

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