Tyranny was used in ways the world cannot describe any longer. It means the power which one has to consequence another individual. The year was 1787, summer to be more exact. Twelve out of the thirteen states represented Philadelphia that afternoon. Fifty-five delegates in total. They were brought there to discuss the problem with The Articles of Confederation. Something showed that it needed to be changed. The problem was that there was no central government so no one could force any tax payments, and/or collect money. There was also no chief executive so the states were creating their own armed forces. Things were getting dangerous and there needed to be a way to fix this. That's when the three main ways the Constitution protected itself against tyranny came into play. They were: Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Checks and balances.
The Checks and Balances are included within the Constitution to guard against tyranny. Document C suggests, “the three branches of state shouldn't be thus far separated from having no constitutional control over each other” This quote is critical to mean the Constitution protects against tyranny because it creates three separate but equal branches. The three branches of the state are the branch, the chief branch, and thus the branch.
A second way that the Constitution protects against tyranny is Federalism. According to Document A, “Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control one another, and at the equivalent time that everyone is going to be controlled by themselves. The point is important to show the Constitution protects against tyranny because they care about the rights of the people and what they want for society. To elaborate on my thought I feel the quote is critical because it ensures that the constitution is against tyranny.
The last way that the Constitution protects against tyranny is the Separation of Powers. Document B, claims that “Liberty requires that the three great departments of power should be separate and distinct. The James Madison quote shows the Constitution protects against tyranny because of separate and distinct powers of government/department.
Conclusion
Now you know how the constitution guarded against tyranny. In case you forgot the three ways that they have accomplished this are Federalism, Separation of Powers, and last but definitely not least, Checks and Balances. As residents of the United States, we should all know and love the Constitution. After all, it has saved our nation from tyranny and cruelty. We sure do owe James Madison a huge thank you.