The English ConstitutionA classic study of the British constitution, paying special attention to how Parliament and the monarchy work. The author frequently draws comparisons with the American Constitution, being generally critical of the American system of government. |
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... an obedience to those opinions ; that they were in fact guided in their judgment by the better educated classes ; that they preferred representatives from those classes , and gave X INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION .
... an obedience to those opinions ; that they were in fact guided in their judgment by the better educated classes ; that they preferred representatives from those classes , and gave X INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION .
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... facts ; not by things palpable , but by things impalpable . Not to put too fine a point upon it , they were influenced by rank and wealth . No doubt the better sort of them believed that those who were superior to them in these ...
... facts ; not by things palpable , but by things impalpable . Not to put too fine a point upon it , they were influenced by rank and wealth . No doubt the better sort of them believed that those who were superior to them in these ...
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... fact , that popularity acted as a guide both to constituencies and to members . The candidates only said they would vote with Mr. Gladstone , and the constituencies only chose those who said so . Even the minority could only be ...
... fact , that popularity acted as a guide both to constituencies and to members . The candidates only said they would vote with Mr. Gladstone , and the constituencies only chose those who said so . Even the minority could only be ...
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... fact ; people do not do their political sums $ 0 . Of all our political dangers , the greatest I conceive is that they will neglect the lesson . In plain English , what I fear is that both our political parties will bid for the support ...
... fact ; people do not do their political sums $ 0 . Of all our political dangers , the greatest I conceive is that they will neglect the lesson . In plain English , what I fear is that both our political parties will bid for the support ...
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... facts of real life , and decide simply by an abstract formula . If in 1832 the Lords had so acted , there would have ... fact in judging whether the nation is determined to have that measure enacted ; it is an indication , but it is only ...
... facts of real life , and decide simply by an abstract formula . If in 1832 the Lords had so acted , there would have ... fact in judging whether the nation is determined to have that measure enacted ; it is an indication , but it is only ...
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