However, in essence, the incompatibility of limited government and the desire to protect individual rights by ensuring equality of opportunity make it impossible that both be fully applied to a State. So, even if individual weaknesses such as limited participation; the need to disperse power; controlling the economy and the ruling elite can be defeated individually; the solutions are contrasting, whether it involves expanding the role of government or protecting individual rights. These weaknesses cannot be overcome without threatening the state's position as a liberal party.