Yet, he initially affirms that departments within the government have their own agency and should limit conflicts of interest, meaning officials of one department should not have ruling authority over another (Madison 1). The subdivision of the Judiciary, Executive, and Legislative branches should not have unnessary authority over each other; although, these branches confer, they should not submit to the will of other branches without proper jurisdiction. This notion is extended to say, “ambition must be made to counteract ambition” (Madison 2). Checks and balances in American government are necessary to hold each party accountable. According to Thomas Hobbes, since all men are naturally selfish, government is proper to maintain human order; On the same token, it is necessary for government to govern each other, countering their selfish interest. By doing so, the American Government is able to better protect the civil rights of Americans and additionally, hold the masses accountable in their
Yet, he initially affirms that departments within the government have their own agency and should limit conflicts of interest, meaning officials of one department should not have ruling authority over another (Madison 1). The subdivision of the Judiciary, Executive, and Legislative branches should not have unnessary authority over each other; although, these branches confer, they should not submit to the will of other branches without proper jurisdiction. This notion is extended to say, “ambition must be made to counteract ambition” (Madison 2). Checks and balances in American government are necessary to hold each party accountable. According to Thomas Hobbes, since all men are naturally selfish, government is proper to maintain human order; On the same token, it is necessary for government to govern each other, countering their selfish interest. By doing so, the American Government is able to better protect the civil rights of Americans and additionally, hold the masses accountable in their