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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Página xxxvi
... foreign nations . Why do we not fear that she would do this , or any approach to it ? Because there are two checks - one ancient and coarse , the other modern and delicate . The first is the check of impeachment . Any Minister who ...
... foreign nations . Why do we not fear that she would do this , or any approach to it ? Because there are two checks - one ancient and coarse , the other modern and delicate . The first is the check of impeachment . Any Minister who ...
Página xxxviii
... questions of foreign policy . On most domestic subjects , either custom or legislation have limited the use of the prerogative . The mode of governing the country , according to the xxxviii INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION .
... questions of foreign policy . On most domestic subjects , either custom or legislation have limited the use of the prerogative . The mode of governing the country , according to the xxxviii INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION .
Página xxxix
... foreign policy or of new laws ; and the questions of foreign policy come out generally in this way , that the Government has already done something , and that it is for the one part of the Legislature alone for the House of Commons ...
... foreign policy or of new laws ; and the questions of foreign policy come out generally in this way , that the Government has already done something , and that it is for the one part of the Legislature alone for the House of Commons ...
Página xl
... Foreign relations should be able to commit the country to the greatest international obligations without consulting either Parliament or the country . No other select com- mittee has any comparable power ; and considering how carefully ...
... Foreign relations should be able to commit the country to the greatest international obligations without consulting either Parliament or the country . No other select com- mittee has any comparable power ; and considering how carefully ...
Página xli
... foreign Government . The leaders of an English Opposition are very conversant with the schoolboy maxim , " Two can play at that fun . " They know that the next time they are in office the same sort of sharp practice may be used against ...
... foreign Government . The leaders of an English Opposition are very conversant with the schoolboy maxim , " Two can play at that fun . " They know that the next time they are in office the same sort of sharp practice may be used against ...
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