Constitutional government Quote by Robert Higgs
“Liberty in the United States will never be reestablished so long as elites and masses alike look to the president to perform supernatural feats and therefore tolerate a virtually unlimited exercise of presidential power. Until we can restore limited, constitutional government in this country, God save us from great presidents.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown (political commentary)
Concentration of power in a president threatens constitutional limits; restoring balance requires limiting executive authority.
In simple terms: Too much presidential power endangers liberty.
Key Takeaway
Support checks and balances.
Themes
politics
power
constitution
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy reform
- public discourse
Key Concepts
limited government
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens effectively curb executive overreach?
- What safeguards best protect constitutional limits?
A Different Perspective
Reducing power may be difficult in crises demanding strong leadership.
