What did the Federalists think of majority rule? How does this play into the Windsor decision?

How can Congress check the power of the Executive Branch? Has it wielded this power successfully and effectively in recent decades? Why or why not?

Class, do you think that the Founding Fathers had the right idea concerning the "Tyranny of the Majority?" Can you think of any instances of laws passed by the American majority, besides DOMA, that violated the rights of the individual?

Congress may only pass laws that fall within the purview of their jurisdiction. Where can we find this jurisdiction? What are the areas in which Congress is authorized to legislate?