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The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and judiciary in the same hands, whether of one, a few or many, and whether hereditary, self appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.James Madison, Federalist Paper No. 47Use the quote to answer the question.Why does James Madison argue for the separation of powers in the Federalist Papers?Responsesto avoid an absolute, oppressive governmentto avoid an absolute, oppressive governmentto avoid becoming a monarchyto avoid becoming a monarchyto maintain freedom from Great Britainto maintain freedom from Great Britainto ensure proper federalism