Quote by Gracie Allen

This used to be a government of checks and balances. Now it's all checks and no balances.

This used to be a government of checks and balances. Now it'

Summary

This quote highlights the shift in the functioning of governance from a system that once emphasized a balance of power to one with excessive scrutiny and oversight. It suggests that there is now a heavy focus on checks, referring to the processes of monitoring and questioning governmental actions, but lacks the necessary balances, indicating a lack of effective mechanisms to temper and manage power. The quote likely implies the need for a reevaluation of the existing system to reinstate a more equitable distribution of power and ensure the optimal functioning of government.

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Government

By Gracie Allen

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