... of the majority (over minorities). The need for government proves that men abuse power, for "if men were angels, no government would be necessary." The best way to ascertain that power does not gradually compile in any one branch is to present constitutional safeguards that would make such concentration hard. The constitutional rights of everyone should ... that two-thirds vote is quite difficult. The president can appoint Supreme Court justices, but the Senate has to give their consent. The president is the Commander-in-chief, but only Congress can declare war or fund the army and navy. ...

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... it protects your legal rights from the government. Specifically, it states that you can't be punished for a crime without a trial by jury, unless in a case involving the military during a time of war. Furthermore, it states that no one can be punished or brought to trial more than once ... present. Personally, I think this is one of the greatest amendments to our Constitution in existence. It's absolutely necessary to have a safeguard from the government just locking people up and taking their property. After all, politicians aren't the angels they wish we'd think they are. Countries li...

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