Hmm. Was it not very explicit that the intent of the Constitution was above all the limitation of powers? That’s not a new argument, but if it’s come back into fashion, that’s a very good thing.
I think arbitrary power would be the better way to view it. There isn't any limit for how much Congress can Levy in spending as an example. The assumption is the voters won't put up with it if it keeps going too high. But the Constitution does limit a lot of what a government can do that is on a whim. The bigger thing that produces limitations is that it's hard to get anything through Congress.
Hmm. Was it not very explicit that the intent of the Constitution was above all the limitation of powers? That’s not a new argument, but if it’s come back into fashion, that’s a very good thing.
I think arbitrary power would be the better way to view it. There isn't any limit for how much Congress can Levy in spending as an example. The assumption is the voters won't put up with it if it keeps going too high. But the Constitution does limit a lot of what a government can do that is on a whim. The bigger thing that produces limitations is that it's hard to get anything through Congress.
Point well made.
> and it may be with equal truth be added
Was there more at the end of that quote?
No that is the end of it. I just didn't put the period at the end of it. 18th century English.