Nature of Government

    The Founders believed that all forms of government have the tendency to become tyrannical. Why? 

At the Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin stated:

 "Sir, there are two passions which have a powerful influence on the affairs of men.  These are ambition and avarice; the love of power, and the love of money.  Separately, each of these has great force in prompting men to action; but when united in view of the same object, they have in many minds the most violent effects.  Place before the eyes of such men a post of honor, that shall be at the same time a place of profit, and they will move heaven and earth to obtain it."

The genius of the Constitution is that it distributes power vertically and horizontally to prevent a tyrannical centralized power. The Founders did not ignore human nature. See D&C 121:39.

Which branch in our government has the most power?

Homework:

1. Finish reading Freedom Factor by Gerald Lund. Our Colloquium is this Thursday no exceptions!
2. Write Opinion paper:  What powers do you have in making new laws?
3. Memorize Preamble

Presentation: Gigi

Devotional: Gigi