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James Madison feared the domination of a powerful majority and the potential for tyranny. He was concerned that a majority faction could oppress the rights of minority groups or individuals. To address this, Madison advocated for a system of checks and balances to limit the power of the majority and protect individual liberties.
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Did delegates to the constitutional convention fear being charged with treason?
Not at the point of the Constitutional Convention since America had already broken away.The delegates at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence thought about that very thing every day.
What did James Madison mean when he said the head is too large for the body?
the fear in the head about war is too much to take in
What did many delegates at the constitutional convention fear that a strong central government would do?
They were afraid a strong central government would take away rights of individuals and states.
The most influential delegates to the constitutional convention in 1787 included?
Alexander Martin 1756 (North Carolina) William Paterson 1763 (New Jersey) Oliver Ellsworth 1766 (Connecticut) Luther Martin 1766 (Maryland) William C. Houston 1768 (New Jersey) Gunning Bedford, Jr. 1771 (Delaware) James Madison 1771 (Virginia) William R. Davie 1776 (North Carolina) Jonathan Dayton 1776 (New Jersey)
Where did the Fear of the leveling spirit at Constitutional convention of 1787 come from?
Events like Shays Rebellion, proliferation of paper money, and actions by state legislatures to interfere with contracts between debtors and creditors at the expense of the later.
What actors and actresses appeared in Total Fear - 2003?
The cast of Total Fear - 2003 includes: Elina Madison
Do you agree with the framers desision to keep proceeding of philadelphia convention secret?
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE KEPT THEIR DELIBERATIONS SECRET DURING THEIR LIFETIMES IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO MAKE ARGUMENTS WITHOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION AND TO DISCOURAGE MOB ACTION IN THE CITY. THE FINAL DOCUMENT WAS NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17, AFTER THE VAST MAJORITY OF DELEGATES HAD SIGNED ON TO IT. WHAT TRANSPIRED DURING THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN PHILADELPHIA IN 1787? • A HUGE MISSION AWAITS DELEGATES TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, WHICH BEGINS ON MAY 14, 1787, IN PHILADELPHIA: THE PEACEFUL OVERTHROW OF THE NEW AMERICAN GOVERNMENT, OUTLINED BY THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION.
What was the name of the political party formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and what were the five beliefs of the party?
The name of the political party formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison was the Democratic-Republican party. The five beliefs were that there should be a limited national government, a fear of rule by one person or a powerful few, strict interpretation of the Constitution, opposition of a national bank, and their economy would be based on farming.
What does LeBron James fear?
Nothing
Did James Forten fear he would be killed by the british?
No James Forten did not fear being killed by the Brittish he was really friends with one of the British
What did James Monroe fear?
Snakes.
Out of fear for their own safety members of this group finally put and end to the Reign of Terror?
The National Convention
