Difficulties in Devising a Proper Form of Government - [Freedom Papers Ep. 45]

Madison’s Federalist Paper No. 37, "Concerning the Difficulties of the Convention in Devising a Proper Form of Government," examines the importance of setting aside differences to agree on a common form of government.

Morgan Zegers and Connor Clegg explain how utopia is unachievable because men are not perfect. The Founding Fathers weren’t perfect; therefore, the Constitution isn’t perfect. It is, however, calling for a “more perfect Union” and for continual growth and strides towards that which is good. The purpose of the Constitution is to achieve balance and stability in a type of government that had never before been attempted. One should not merely scan through the Constitution, but rather, truly take the time to examine it thoroughly.

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