Question

according to the federalist no 51, what is the greatest challenge in creating a government?
limiting the powers of the government
making sure people are perfect
preventing a monarchy
done
if men were angels, no government would be necessary.... you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. a dependence on the people is... the primary control on the government.
federalist no. 51, 1788

Explanation:

The text from Federalist No. 51 emphasizes that the government needs to control the governed and also control itself. Limiting the powers of the government (through checks - and - balances, for example) is crucial. Making sure people are perfect is not a practical consideration as the text implies that government is necessary because people are not angels. Preventing a monarchy is not the main focus here; the main focus is on the structure of government power.

Answer:

Limiting the powers of the government.