Tyranny has absolute power, so how has the Constitution defended itself against it? In Philadelphia in 1787, James Madison and his fellow delegates came together to build a government free of any form of tyranny. They wanted one that would be stable enough to provide for the needs of the new nation, but would not produce an absolute ruler. To prevent tyranny from materializing, the constitution framed government using these ideas: federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances. Federalism helped provide additional protection against tyranny. According to Federalist Paper #51, “Madison's idea of ​​power between the central and state governments is known as federalism…Hence a double security for the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, but at the same time each will be controlled by itself. » (Doc A). The division of power between the two governments will prevent one from having more power over the other. Additionally, federalism divides power between groups, so that no group gains more power or control. THE...