Question

"All men having power ought to be mistrusted."—James Madison

Imagine you are a representative to a state legislature meeting, debating the proposed Constitution. You have just read this quote in a newspaper essay. Which of the following is the best description of how you would respond?

A) If you were a Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that a single, centralized government is the best form of government.
B) If you were a Federalist, you would use the quote to support your argument that the existing Constitution is not enough of a safeguard against abuse