When James Madison wrote that "if men were angels, no government would be necessary," he was __________.

A. arguing that checks and balances are necessary
B. claiming that people are inherently evil
C. arguing that civil liberties need to be protected at all costs
D. making a case against the ratification of the Constitution

Answer: A

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Answer:

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