Tyranny is harsh, cruel and unfair power in the hands of one individual or a small group of people, giving them the opportunity to have power over everyone else. It is also defined as the accumulation of too much power or control in the same hands. There are many kinds of tyranny, according to American Statesman, Founding Father, and former President of the United States, James Madison. There is tyranny of a supreme ruler who takes all power to his/herself. There is also tyranny of a few, which is when several generals or religious leaders seize control. There can also be tyranny of the many, which is when the majority denies to a minority. Although tyranny was a pretty huge issue in the government, the Constitution helped guard against tyranny in many ways. …show more content…
Federalism is known as a system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government. This was also known as “Madison’s idea of division of power between central and state governments” (James Madison, Federalist Paper #51, 1778). Powers given to the central government include being able to regulate trade, conduct foreign relations, provide an army and navy, declare war, print and coin money, set up post offices, and make immigration laws. Powers were also given to the state governments, which included being able to set up local governments, hold elections, establish schools, pass marriage and divorce laws, and regulate in-state business. Powers shared by the both governments include being able to tax, borrow money, set up courts, make laws, enforce laws. This way of governing provided double security to the people and also guarded against