The United States government was founded with the negative goal of preventing tyranny. Its framers were interested in rights of the people only as an afterthought; their logic was clear. If tyranny can be prevented, then freedom will be maximized to the limits that society itself imposes. Thus the theme of prevention of tyranny is the most significant theme presented by a study of the government. It is through this thematic lens that this essay will examine the following questions. ...

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