How is Power Divided in the United States?

The framers of the Constitution tried to make sure that the Constitution gave the government enough power to ensure peace and order, but not so much that its power went unchecked.

In the Federalist Papers, No. 51, James Madison wrote, "You must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place to oblige it to control itself."

 

What did James Madison mean by that quote? After reading the quote a few times to yourself, watch the video below, and then try to formulate your answer and leave it in the comments section below.