Preventing tyranny refers to the idea of avoiding a situation where a single individual or group holds absolute power and abuses it, suppressing the rights and freedoms of others. It involves establishing mechanisms and structures that limit the concentration of power.
Related terms
Separation of Powers: The division of governmental powers among three separate branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too dominant.
Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process.
Rule of Law: The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable to laws that are fairly applied and enforced.