Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This quote, coined by the British Lord Acton during the late nineteenth century, is beloved by libertarians, and for good reason. In essence, it challenges the notion that any one person, regardless of their standing moral fiber, can handle power without allowing it to negatively influence them. But is this just a catchy bumper sticker slogan, or rather, is it a poignant truth that all liberty-loving Americans should forever remember while turning their gaze toward the political landscape? As it turns out, from a psychological...