I. NOTES FOR JUNE 1, 1787.
1-The way to prevent a majority from having an interest to oppress the minority is to enlarge the sphere.
2-Elective Monarchies turbulent and unhappy- Madison
Men unwilling to admit so decided a superiority of merit in an individual as to accede to his appointment to so preeminent a station-
If several are admitted as there will be many competitors of equal merit they may be all included-contention prevented-and the republican genius consulted-
I Situation of this Country peculiar- Randoph
II Taught the people an ervasion to Monarchy-
III All their constitutions opposed to it-
IV Fixed character of the people opposed to it-
V If proposed twill prevent a fair discussion of the plan.
VI Why cannot three execute? -Great exertions only requisite on particular occasions. View [or voice] of america
-Legislature may appoint a dictator when necessary- Safety to liberty the great object
-Seeds of destruction-Slaves-[former Continental army struck out] might be safely enlisted-
-May appoint men devoted to them-and even bribe the legislature by offices-
-Chief Magistrate must be free from impeachment extent-manners- Wilson
Confederated republic unites advantages and banishes disadvantages of other kinds of governments-
rendering the executive ineligible an infringement of the right of election-
peculiar talents requisite for executive, therefore ought to be opportunity of ascertaining his talents-therefore frequent change- Bedford
Princ 1 The further men are from the ultimate point of importance the readier they will be [to] concur in a change-
2 Civilization approximates the different species of governments-
3-Vigour is the result of several principles-Activity wisdom-confidence-
4-Extent of limits will occasion the non attendance of remote members and tend to throw the government into the hands of the Country near the seat of government-a reason for strengthening the upper branch and multiplying the Inducements to attendance-