the articles of confederation and the constitution wanted to prevent what type of government? tyranny republic oligarchy democracy

They were designed to prevent a tyranny —a government where power is concentrated in one person or small group that can rule in a cruel or oppressive way.

Quick Scoop

• Both the Articles of Confederation and the later U.S. Constitution tried to avoid a strong, unchecked central authority that could become tyrannical.

• The Constitution does this through structures like federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances, all meant to guard against tyranny, not against republics, oligarchies, or democracies in general.

In your multiple-choice list — tyranny, republic, oligarchy, democracy — the correct answer is tyranny.

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