I want a government small enough to fit inside the Constitution.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A government should be strictly limited by constitutional boundaries.
- In plain terms
- Government power should be small enough to fit within the Constitution.
- What can you take from it?
- Constitutional limits are essential for a small government.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you ensure government stays small?
Another view
Constitutions can be interpreted broadly over time.
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