The English ConstitutionH. S. King & Company, 1872 - 291 páginas A 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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... aristocracy and the gentry lost their predominance in the House of Commons ; that predominance passed to the middle class . The two Houses then became distinct , but then they ceased to be co - equal . The Duke of Welling- ton , in a ...
... aristocracy and the gentry lost their predominance in the House of Commons ; that predominance passed to the middle class . The two Houses then became distinct , but then they ceased to be co - equal . The Duke of Welling- ton , in a ...
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... aristocratic names . Considering the power and position of the titled aristocracy , you will perhaps be astonished at the small degree in which it contributes to the active part of our governing Assembly . The spirit . of our present ...
... aristocratic names . Considering the power and position of the titled aristocracy , you will perhaps be astonished at the small degree in which it contributes to the active part of our governing Assembly . The spirit . of our present ...
Página xxv
... aristocratic guidance . Much of the change which might have been expected from the Act of 1832 was held in suspense , and did not begin till that measure had been followed by another of similar and greater power . The work which the ...
... aristocratic guidance . Much of the change which might have been expected from the Act of 1832 was held in suspense , and did not begin till that measure had been followed by another of similar and greater power . The work which the ...
Página xxvii
... aristocracy . The main interest of both these classes is now identical , which is to prevent or to mitigate the rule of uneducated members . But to prevent it effectually , they must not quarrel among them- selves ; they must not bid ...
... aristocracy . The main interest of both these classes is now identical , which is to prevent or to mitigate the rule of uneducated members . But to prevent it effectually , they must not quarrel among them- selves ; they must not bid ...
Página xxviii
... aristocracy forfeit their natural position - that by which they would gain most power , and in which they would do most good . They ought to be the heads of the plutocracy . In all countries new wealth is ready to worship old wealth ...
... aristocracy forfeit their natural position - that by which they would gain most power , and in which they would do most good . They ought to be the heads of the plutocracy . In all countries new wealth is ready to worship old wealth ...
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