According to John Bambenek, author of Illinois Deserves Better: The Ironclad Case for an Illinois Constitutional Convention, as he makes reference to one of many constitutional flaws which enable widespread abuse of power:

The definition of gerrymandering:  "...the practice of politicians picking their voters, and not vice versa ."

from Proverbs 16:

12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
      For a throne is established by righteousness.