The Guarantee Clause and the Fight Against Tyranny (Part 2)

In Part 2 of his series on the Guarantee Clause, Clifford Ribner reveals how the Founders used this vital clause to fight every form of tyranny—especially rule by a corrupt minority. James Madison, the principal author of the Constitution, saw firsthand how state governments could abuse power under the Articles of Confederation. In response, the Constitution created a structure to ensure majority rule while protecting the rights of individuals and minorities alike.

This video explores how the Guarantee Clause connects to current constitutional crises, including the filibuster in the Senate, budget reconciliation rules, and the unchecked power of the administrative state. Clifford explains how these mechanisms violate the original vision of a republican form of government and how the dead-hand rule is being ignored in modern politics.

Backed by the writings of Madison and Hamilton in The Federalist Papers, this video lays out how and why majority rule was always meant to be the core of the American republic—without sacrificing liberty or justice.

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