Based on the excerpt why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government? (1 point) Responses it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military. it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military. it allows the government to make decision more efficiently. it allows the government to make decision more efficiently. it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power. it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power. it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies

it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies

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I apologize for the mistake in the previous response. Based on the excerpt, James Madison believed that federalism is needed in government because it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power and it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies.