Would not the power of the mob have been greatly curtailed?

Actually, the governor's power has been substantially curtailed by an active legislature with greater staff and resources.

The economic and political power of Catholics, especially in Ireland, was severely curtailed.

With this law, the power of the secret societies was significantly curtailed.

The power of the governor was significantly curtailed.

When the monarchy was restored in 1660, its powers were curtailed by Parliament.

Under the new Constitution, the President can no longer make laws by decree and the power of ministers is curtailed.

Almost certainly, their sweeping powers had been radically curtailed.

The Duma's powers, severely restricted from the start, had been curtailed further in 1907.

During this period the power of the King was considerably curtailed.