Share this sentence
— Lord Acton"Federalism is the best curb on democracy. [It] assigns limited powers to the central government. Thereby all power is limited. It excludes absolute power of the majority."
Related information
Discover more quotes
Previous Quote
God cannot approve of a system of servitude, in which the master is guilty of assuming absolute power - of assuming God's place and relation towards his fellow-men.
— Gerrit Smith
Next Quote
The family code in Egypt is one of the worst family codes in the Arab world. Polygamy. The husband is having absolute power over the family.
— Nawal El Saadawi
Loading recommended content...