Government Quote by George Will

When governments become large, voters cannot exercise close oversight, otherwise known as political power.

— Maggie Gallagher

The people cannot delegate to government the power to do anything which would be unlawful for them to do themselves.

— John Locke

Democracy can't function without an informed citizenry.

— Ryan Shapiro

One of the reasons the American public holds unelected government officials in such low esteem is that they are never held accountable for their…

— Richard Grenell

A functioning democracy cannot stand when its people do not trust their leaders to uphold the law.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi

People should hold elected officials accountable for how they vote. Period.

— Jimmy Gomez

Without criticism and reliable and intelligent reporting, the government cannot govern.

— Walter Lippmann

In a democracy, citizens pass judgment on their government, and if they are kept in the dark about what their government is doing, they…

— Peter Singer

Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

— George Jean Nathan

You cannot have democratic accountability in anything bigger than a nation state.

— Vaclav Klaus

At least the politicians are accountable to the voters.

— Jesse Jackson

Bad officials are the ones elected by good citizens who do not vote.

— George Jean Nathan