which of the following best explains how the view of the author of the passage compares with the federalist 51 regarding separation of powers and checks and balances? responses the author of the passage views the structure of government as providing a balance between the branches of government, whereas the federalist 51 supports the idea of a powerful executive branch. the author of the passage views the structure of government as providing a balance between the branches of government, whereas the federalist 51 supports the idea of a powerful executive branch. the author of the passage views separation of powers as a limitation on the authority of government, whereas the federalist 51 argues in favor of using separation of powers as a means to expand the role of government. the author of the passage views separation of powers as a limitation on the authority of government, whereas the federalist 51 argues in favor of using separation of powers as a means to expand the role of government. both the author of the passage and the federalist 51 argue that elections are a sufficient means to ensure good government. both the author of the passage and the federalist 51 argue that elections are a sufficient means to ensure good government. both the author of the passage and the federalist 51 assert that the structure of government helps control ambitions among the branches in such a way as to promote effective government.