Restriction of Government Power- In order to guard against what one of the Founding Fathers called an "excess of democracy," the Constitution was built with many ways to limit the government's power. Among these methods were separating the three branches, splitting the legislature so laws passed are carefully considered, and requiring members of Congress to meet certain criteria to qualify for office. Separation of power was very effective; The three branches of government (executive, legislative, …showed first 75 words of 594 total…

…showed last 75 words of 594 total…and a citizen for 9 years. He must also be a citizen of the state which he represents. In the Constitution, the Founding Fathers limit the power of government in many, many ways - many more than even the aforementioned. Their most important intent was to make the nation less democratic and to keep the government small. The Constitution has accomplished the Founding Fathers' goal until now, and will hopefully continue doing so in the future.