“...But the great security against a gradual concentration of the several powers in the same department, consists of giving those who administer each department, the necessary constitutional means, and personal motives, to resist encroachment of the others.” Source: James Madison, President of the United States (1809-1817), The Federalist Papers: No. 51, published February 8, 1788

In this excerpt, Madison is referring to which ONE of the following US government foundational principles?
Select one:

a.
Social contract

b.
Federalism

c.
Natural rights

d.
Separation of powers

the aksumite empire was an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern ethiopia from the period of 100 ad to 940 ad. its capital was the city of aksum. the kingdom established itself as one of the 4 great powers at its time, along with persia, rome, and china.

the kingdom was rich in goods like gold, iron, and salt. it established strong commercial ties with the regions governed by rome, egypt, and persia (arabia). aksum was a key location in this commercial network. trade was also facilitated with the introduction of the aksumite currency.

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