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“I cannot believe that a republic could subsist if the influence of the lawyers in public business did not increase in proportion to the power of the people.” quote by Alexis de Tocqueville
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“I cannot believe that a republic could subsist if the influence of the lawyers in public business did not increase in proportion to the power of the people.”

Alexis de Tocqueville

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Source Book: Democracy in America, 1835

A republic cannot survive without lawyers growing proportionally to the people's power, highlighting the legal profession's role in balancing authority.

In simple terms: Lawyers must match the power of citizens.

Key Takeaway

Ensure legal representation scales with democracy.

Themes

law democracy balance of power

Mood

analytical cautious concerned

Type

historical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • constitutional drafting
  • judicial reform
  • citizen advocacy

Key Concepts

political theory civil society institutional design

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards prevent lawyer overreach?
  • How can citizens maintain influence over lawmaking?
A Different Perspective

Legal dominance can create elitism.

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