The Pros And Cons Of The Constitution

Daniel Webster once said, “The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions,” meaning that the constitution prevents higher ranking people to carry out a plan for the benefit of themselves or others. The Constitution was written in 1787, it is a set of laws that the people, government, and any form of leader would have to follow. It also guards against tyranny, meaning it prevents harsh absolute power in the hands of one individual like a king or a dictator, or when several generals or religious leaders seize control. Tyranny can also be caused by the many, the majority denies the rights of the minority. The “Constitution Mini-Q, page 95” wrote, “for Madison and his few delegates, the challenge was to write a constitution that was strong enough to hold the states and the people together without letting any one person, group, branch, or level of government gain too much control.” Ways that the Constitution protects the people is by allowing freedom of speech, press, religion, and petition. The constitution also allows the right of trial by

It also makes sure that the power between the three branches are equal. James Madison said, “The three branches should not be so far separated as to have no constitutional control over each other.” Meaning that the branches should not be so far apart that they are above the law. One way that the branches can check on each other is for the senate confirming the President’s nominations, this is when the Legislative branch checks on the Judicial branch. Congress can impeach judges and remove them from office. The Judicial branch can also check the Legislative branch; Court can declare laws unconstitutional. The Executive branch checks on the Judicial branch because the President nominates