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The bill of rights was intended to protect what against the potential tyranny of what?
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∙ 12y ago
protect individual rights against the tyranny of a strong central government
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∙ 7y agoThe Bill of Rights protects Americans from a potentially tyrannical or otherwise authoritarian federal government in terms of freedom, justice or equal protection under the law.
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Why did the authors of articles of confederation create weak central government?
To protect against tyranny
Why did the authors of the article of confederation create a weak central government?
To protect against tyranny
Why did the authors of the articles of confederation create a weak central government?
To protect against tyranny
The Bill of Rights was added to the US Constitution to limit the power of?
The Framers of the US Constitution who were not Federalists feared a strong central government. Because of this ten amendments were attached to the US Constitution. These 10, called the Bill of Rights, were an added protection against a central government that might become too powerful.
Does Madison say its possible to have tyranny in a democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
Does Madison say it is possible to have tyranny in democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
Does Madison say it is possible to have a tyranny in a democracy?
Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.
What would amending the Constitution guard against?
Tyranny
What did Thomas Jefferson said about the right to bare arms?
'The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.'
How does the constitution guards against tyranny?
it used four guards against tyranny which include checks and balances Federalism big states VS. small states separation of powers
What is a potential problem of a direct democracy or majority rule?
tyranny through suppression of the minority
How does balances guard against tyranny?
it fights a war in a hole
