Consolidation Leads to Force: Antifederalist Cato No. 3

In his 3rd paper, Cato focuses on the dangers of consolidation, or centralization of power. In support, he relies on both Montesquieu and Locke – warning that a consolidated government would never be able to properly represent the views of people in different states – and would only result in an institution based on force.

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Michael Boldin [send him email] is the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center. He was raised in Milwaukee, WI, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on twitter - @michaelboldin and Facebook.

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