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In the constitution of the judiciary department in particular, it might be inexpedient to insist rigorously on the principle: first, because peculiar qualifications being essential in the members, the primary consideration ought to be to select that mode of choice which best secures these qualifications; secondly, because permanent tenure by which the appointments are held in that department, must soon destroy all sense of dependence on the authority of conferring them.
He thinks the Legislative is the strongest (but the 2 houses and shorter term limit controls its power.
Madison feared that the house of representatives would dominate.
Madison didn't think it was necessary for a Bill of Rights because the Constitution had not granted the Federal government the powers that the Bill of Rights would guard against.
A plan that Virginia had to conquer the USA and move over to Spain. James Madison made the plan and George Washington followed up with his plan. Once Spain was over with they would have a victory!
James Madison
The Madison's plan did advocate for a very strong central government that would unify the people.