The Founding Fathers strayed from the zeitgeist of their time by placing power in the people rather than a monarch. They deeply feared tyranny over a minority. This is demonstrated in the Constitution through their implementation of measures that prevent a majoritarian rule of democracy. John Adams put it most succinctly when he said
“There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.”While individuals may agree, no individual, or group of individuals, should possess absolute power to void those in a minority. In order for a government to be sustainable, every individual must be invested, they must first have their voice heard and be given fair consideration.
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