1. Human Nature
The need for government proves that men abuse power, for "if men were angels, no government would be necessary." ... It is even better that the proposed plan of government has modified the federal principle enough so that self-government is possible and practical in the United States of America. ...
James Madison, according to some, is a prime example of a leader who attempted to secure the American people's civil liberties. ... Madison states, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary" (Jacobson, 566). ...
Both Madison and Jackson were attempting to provide safeguards for the citizens in their respective American societies. ... Calhoun lead the opposition to Jackson's tariff policy, and was the first American to fully develop the idea that the will of the majority can directly hurt the minority factions in society. ... The United States" policies towards Native Americans had historically been to "settle" them and prepare them for integrated life within their new country. ... The Cherokee nation was considered to be one of the five civilized tribes of Native Americans, based in the Northwest...
Again, Madison though, explains that the "Constitution is to be founded on the assent and ratification of the people of America,"" in Federalist 39 like Hamilton implied when suggesting a constitution. ... As the Constitution advanced, still, Hamilton and Madison suggested another system in the latter called checks and balances because "If men were angels, no government would be necessary,"" as said by both Madison and Hamilton in Federalist 51. ...