About Quote by Roy Moore
“The Constitution was about a limitation on power.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on constitutional limits, 2015
The constitution serves to restrict governmental authority to protect liberty.
In simple terms: Constitution limits power.
Guard against excess power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debates
- legal reforms
- citizen activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should limits be enforced?
- Who decides what is excessive?
Interpretations of power can be contested.