Federalist Paper # 57 [paragraphs 1-2, 13]
1         [Another] charge against the House of Representative is that members will come from the upper class of citizens, who have little in common with the mass of the people.  And their ambition will sacrifice the many to the benefit of the few.

2           This objection to the Constitution suggests an oligarchy will develop.  And it strikes at the root of republican government.

13          If the people of America ever tolerate a law that does not apply to legislators, as well as on the people, the people will be prepared to tolerate anything but liberty.*

 

 

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