How did the Constitution guard against tyranny. The Constitution was written in 1776 in Philadelphia. The purpose of the Constitution was written because the colonies wanted to get away from the tyranny of England. How was tyranny guarded against the Constitution. The definition of tyranny is cruel or oppressive government rule. The Constitution guarded against tyranny in four ways which were small state-large state comprise, separation of powers, balancing, and creating representatives.
The first guard against tyranny was the balancing of powers in the three branches. In Document B, it explains how Madison used checks and balances made each branch do what it does and how each branch is equally in charge of what they do. Checks and Balances
The first guard against tyranny was the balancing of powers in the three branches. In Document B, it explains how Madison used checks and balances made each branch do what it does and how each branch is equally in charge of what they do. Checks and Balances