Assertion: u.s.'s government | /r/HasProperty | necessary
Facets:
value: to ensure
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
text: They contend that a strong national government is necessary to ensure that states respect the rights guaranteed to all citizens in the national constitution.
text: Madison stated in a pre-convention memorandum to the delegates that because "one could hardly expect the state legislatures to take enlightened views on national affairs", a stronger central government was necessary.
text: When the convention was called to meet in Philadelphia on May 25, 1787, most of the members were aware a new stronger government was necessary.