1. Why was America's system of government is comprised of two systems of power; to accomplish the goal of a limited constitutional government, separation of powers is an essential prerequisite (McClellan 2000).

2. Explain why Tocqueville observed that it was an American art to scatter power. During the 1787 Constitutional Convention, James Madison explained that the Legislatures were not competent to propose changes to the constitution under which it held existence. He added this process would be dangerous and provide an imbalance in power.

Reference

McClellan, James. 2000.Liberty, Order, and Justice. An Introduction to the ConstitutionalPrinciples of American Government. Indianapolis: Liberty Fund.

Tocqueville, Alexis de. 2012.Democracy in America: In Two Volumes. Indianapolis, IN: Liberty Fund, Incorporated. Accessed January 20, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central.