"When governments become large, voters cannot exercise close oversight, otherwise known as political power"

This quote by Maggie Gallagher suggests that when governments become large, it becomes hard for voters to keep a close eye on the federal government and its actions. This is because the federal government is too huge and complex for the average voter to comprehend and keep an eye on. As a result, the citizen is not able to exercise their political power to hold the government accountable for its actions. This absence of oversight can lead to the government doing something about it that are not in the very best interest of the people, as there is no one to hold them liable. This quote highlights the value of having a federal government that is little enough for individuals to comprehend and track, so that they can exercise their political power to ensure that the federal government is acting in their best interests.