Question

Explain two ways in which the federal system of the US “places that system in a very interesting point of view,” i.e., protects against tyranny.

Answer 1

"Compound Republic" of the US, power is divided between two distinct levels of government, i.e. state governments and the national government, and then each level in turn subdivides itself; hence a "double security"

Multiplicity of interest within the US will make it unlikely that tyranny will develop. In a small republic,there is greater chance that a majority faction will develop and oppress the people. In a large republic, these is less chance that this will occur simply because the nation is so vast and because there are so many interests present.