Question

Read the Background Information to answer the following question. Which of the following best defines the word tyranny as it is used in this passage?
*"[America] had to be strong enough to maintain national unity over a large geographic area, but not so strong as to become a *TYRANNY*".
A.)careful management of the wealth and resources of a country or region
B.)cruel and oppressive government or rule
C.)government in which citizens freely participate in elections
D.)rule by a single leader who inherits their position

Answer 1

The best definition of tyranny from the passage on the need for the U.S. government to be strong is B.)cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Why was there a need for a strong central government?

A strong central government would allow for the United States to be more united and to maintain national unity despite the fact that the nation is so large.

However, there is a need for the central government not to be so powerful that it becomes tyrannical and forms a cruel government where the people are oppressed.

To to this, the CONSTITUTION included a separation of powers principle both between the branches of the federal government, but also between the state and federal governments.

In conclusion, option B is correct.

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