Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely

Discussion Assignment: (300 words)

Read the provided reading material and write complete 300 words answer of the following discussion:

In 1887 Lord Acton wrote, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. What do you believe he meant by this statement? Choose an example from history or your own experience that you feel confirms this statement. Is this always true? Why or why not? What are the ways a leader can keep him or herself from being corrupted by the power that he/she is entrusted with?