John Adams was educated and thoughtful; he was more of a philosopher rather than a politician. He had thoughts about how to run the United States government that provoked the nation. Adams believed in a government that would promote happiness and security, as well as a government that gave the citizens a chance to speak out, he thought that this system would create a much more dignified America.
             When John Adams became president he wanted to change the face of the government. His philosophy was to communicate ease, comfort, security, and to promote happiness (Christy). He also believed that a good government would obtain an empire of laws (Christy). It is obvious that Adams wanted to have an organized administration in which everyone would be satisfied with. Adams also thought that the powers of the government should be obtained by a representation of people (Christy). The two powers that he wanted were a legislative and executive branch (Christy). Adams almost certainly wanted to spread the powers of the government and not have people underrepresented. Adams believed that a government should promote safety as well as the satisfaction of the people; he also thought that the powers of should be equal.
             John Adams conceived in order to have a successful administration that the people must speak out. Ballots, according to Adams would elect office (Christy). He also contrived that if his philosophies were followed it would teach political virtues of humility, patience, and moderation (Christy). By this reasoning, Adams sought after a moderate government and a society that was more humble. Adams continued his thoughts about his ideologies by adding that this system would have many advantages due to the different characteristics in office (Christy). Adams also said that the dignity and stability of the government depended upon the bright and skillful administration of justice (Christy). Adams perhaps wanted to ...