"政府の本質は権力であり、人の手に委ねられた権力は常に乱用される危険がある。"
Simplified meaning
Governments are made up of people who have power to make decisions for others. But since people aren't perfect, there's always a risk that this power can be used wrongly. Think of a teacher in a classroom. The teacher has the power to give homework and set rules, which is important for keeping order. However, if the teacher starts being unfair, giving more homework to some students just because they don’t like them, that’s an abuse of power. In any situation where people have control over others, there's a chance that they might misuse that control. To avoid this, we need checks and balances, like school rules that everyone understands, to make sure everyone is treated fairly. So, when people are in positions of power, it's crucial to have ways to keep them in check and ensure they use their power responsibly.
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Abuse of power Accountability Authority Corruption Ethics Government Human nature Political philosophy Political power Power
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