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Balanced Tension in Constitutional Design
The Constitution was designed to empower both small and large states, creating a balance that would lead to a constant tension within the democratic republic. The document embraces opposite ideas such as freedom and order, equality and excellence, representing stark choices with a 'yes, both' approach. This deliberate ambiguity and balance in the Constitution allow for extraordinary feats and make the constant tension within the system a feature, not a flaw.