Bill of Rights
The federalist objected to the Bill of Rights because they believed it gave the government enough power, but not to much to prevent tyranny.
prevent the development of tyranny
to prevent autocracy and majority tyranny
the 3 braches big states vs. small states
In order to PREVENT tyranny by dividing the powers of government.
A list of rights guaranteed to all Englishman
To prevent Tyranny. To give authority to the people. To encourage political participation. The states are testing grounds for policies.
To state specificly what the government could do, and could not to to prevent the possibility that the country might revert to tyranny.
Montesquieu emphasized the need to have balanced forces pushing against each other to prevent tyranny.
Strong government is necessary in foreign affairs. Three branches of government would prevent tyranny.
Strong government is necessary in foreign affairs. Three branches of government would prevent tyranny.