Frankly, the groundwork was laid far earlier than that when Jefferson didn't dismantle the Supreme Court once the Court essentially decided that it was superior to the other branches of Government with Marbury V Madison. The 14th amendment stripping states of autonomy was the framework for our long slide downhill that was built upon that foundation.
Therein lies the problem . The Founders knew the devious nature of humans and that is why the original intent of the Founders is key. They believed the best government was the one closest to the people . They believed in State's rights.
Frankly, the groundwork was laid far earlier than that when Jefferson didn't dismantle the Supreme Court once the Court essentially decided that it was superior to the other branches of Government with Marbury V Madison. The 14th amendment stripping states of autonomy was the framework for our long slide downhill that was built upon that foundation.
Therein lies the problem . The Founders knew the devious nature of humans and that is why the original intent of the Founders is key. They believed the best government was the one closest to the people . They believed in State's rights.