I really do think the division of power that exists in the legislative, executive, democratic, and judiciary branches of government does an amazing job of keeping such concerns in check. By democratic, I mean the voice of the people as far as their ability to elect such officials and vote on referendums. I include that too.
I think there are some inherent weaknesses in the system too. For example, no one is responsible for the US budget deficit because the executive and legislative branches both decide on budget items. No responsibility in financial concerns is bad business. If no one is to blame, no one has to do the right thing. Each administration runs a deficit budget and then blames it on the other branch of the government. On the other hand, would you want the president to be solely responsible? Too much power in one-hand. How about Congress? Division of reponsibility among too many people. Conundrum.
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