Question

read the excerpt from the publius. it may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices checks and balances should be necessary to control the abuses of government... if men were angels, no government would be necessary. —publius which statement summarizes the publications view of government? we need government so we have a means to control our leaders. we need government because people are flawed. we dont need government because people are well behaved. we dont need government because it has too many checks and balances.

Explanation:

The text states that checks and balances are necessary to control government abuses, implying human nature (people) has flaws. It also says if men were angels (flawless), no government would be needed. So the view is that government is needed because people are not perfect (flawed).

Answer:

We need government because people are flawed.