“The government will neither believe itself to possess the power, nor permit it to be usurped by others”
— James Madison
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Simplified Meaning:
A government needs to know what its own abilities and limits are. It shouldn't imagine it has more power than it actually does. At the same time, it must ensure no one else tries to take over its responsibilities. Imagine a teacher in a classroom: the teacher knows what they can do and what they can't. They also make sure that no student takes over the teaching role or disrupts the class. This approach helps maintain order and clear roles, which is important for everything to work smoothly. In your daily life, it's like being aware of your own skills and not letting others take advantage of you or push you out of your role.
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Authority Control Governance Government Legitimacy Political Power Responsibility Sovereignty Usurpation
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