Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.

“It is *essential* to such a government, that it be derived from the great body …”

“The Presidency alone unites the conjectures of the public.”

“It will be of little avail to the people, that the laws are made by men of thei…”

“Wherever the real power in a Government lies, there is the danger of oppression…”