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Power is the great evil with which we are contending. we have divided power between three branches of government and erected checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. however, where is the check on the power of the judiciary? if we fail to check the power of the judiciary, i predict that we will eventually live under judicial tyranny.
-Patrick Henry
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Power Is The Great Evil With Which

Patrick Henry
Power is the great evil with which we are contending. we have divided power between three branches of government and erected checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. however, where is the check on the power of the judiciary? if we fail to check the power of the judiciary, i predict that we will eventually live under judicial tyranny.
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