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Anti Federalist Paper Cato III – The Perils of a Powerful Central Government
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Anti-Federalist Paper Cato III, likely authored by George Clinton, critiques the proposed U.S. Constitution, expressing concerns about a powerful centralized government. Clinton warns that the President's extensive powers, including control over the military and pardoning authority, could lead to tyranny. He also fears that the Senate, with its long terms and substantial powers, could become an unaccountable aristocratic body. The essay highlights inadequate representation in Congress and potential overreach of the federal judiciary, which might undermine state courts. Clinton urges careful reconsideration and amendments to better protect individual liberties and state sovereignty, advocating for a government that truly safeguards the people's rights.
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