The Federalists believed that the most apparent source of tyranny was ________.
A) the king of Great Britain
B) the popular majority
C) the northern merchants
D) George Washington
E) the landowning elite

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The Federalists believed that the popular majority was the most apparent source of tyranny because they feared that the masses could easily be swayed by demagogues and mob rule, which could lead to anarchy and chaos. They believed that the best way to prevent this was to have a strong central government that could protect individual rights and prevent excesses of democracy.

The Federalists Believed That the Most Apparent Source of Tyranny