Limit Concentrated Power

Limit Concentrated Power
It is easy for those with money and power to get more money and power. Concentrations of influence and wealth tend to increase and intensify unless limits are consciously placed and vigorously defended. Ensure that the use of power is appropriate, accountable, and responsive by avoiding and regularly correcting major power imbalances.

Instead of: allowing increasing concentration of power to drain resources and influence from ordinary citizens and communities.

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