You are apprehensive of monarchy; I, of aristocracy. I would therefore have given more power to the President and less to the Senate.
John AdamsWhen economic power became concentrated in a few hands, then political power flowed to those possessors and away from the citizens, ultimately resulting in an oligarchy or tyranny.
John AdamsThe fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.
John Adams