[esquirette]

Yep

If we individually self govern, we are entitled to national self government. If we refuse to self control, then outside control is necessary.

That is very much what the Founders believed.

[Texas Fossil]

If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.

Madison in Federalist No. 51 adresses 2 points. The need for government and the need for "Controls" (chains) on government.