<em>Civil wars and foreign invasions showed that the empire had become too large to be ruled by one person.</em> :-)
Nonpartisan democracy also could be communism or fascism
It was primarily "James Madison" who tried to keep tempers under control during the Constitutional Convention, since he was very much in favor of the ratification of the Constitution.
During the voyage to the new world, a lot of people were experiencing seasickness and many have fallen ill. There was this young robust man who was very haughty and proud. He abhorred people for falling ill. He suggested that they throw sick people overboard since they are useless. Then, without warning, this man fell ill. Everyone on board thought that it was the work of God. He got is divine justice and he was the first person to be thrown overboard.
They have encountered a lot of storms and winds but their ship remained strong and steadfast amidst the battering rain and wind. They all accounted their safety to God.