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The dangers of a concentration of all power in the general government of a confederacy so vast as ours are too obvious t
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"The dangers of a concentration of all power in the general government of a confederacy so vast as ours are too obvious to be disregarded"

- Franklin Pierce

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This quote by Franklin Pierce is describing the dangers of having a single government with excessive power in a large confederacy such as the United States. Pierce is cautioning that if all power is focused in one government, it can result in an absence of responsibility and also openness, along with an absence of checks and also equilibriums. This can lead to a circumstance where the government has way too much control over individuals, and also can choose with no input from the residents. Additionally, it could bring about a circumstance where the government is not held accountable for its activities, as well as can act without any oversight or consequence. By having a federal government with too much power, it can result in an absence of liberty as well as freedom for the citizens, and also can result in a circumstance where the federal government is not held accountable for its activities.

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Franklin Pierce This quote is written / told by Franklin Pierce between November 23, 1804 and October 8, 1869. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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