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 xv
... near chance of obtaining it ; they had asked for it as bargainers ask for the highest possible price , but they never expected to get it . Altogether the Liberals , or at least the INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION . XV.
... near chance of obtaining it ; they had asked for it as bargainers ask for the highest possible price , but they never expected to get it . Altogether the Liberals , or at least the INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION . XV.
Página xvi
Walter Bagehot. it . Altogether the Liberals , or at least the extreme Liberals , were much like a man who has been pushing hard against an opposing door till , on a sudden , the door opens , the resistance ceases , and he is thrown ...
Walter Bagehot. it . Altogether the Liberals , or at least the extreme Liberals , were much like a man who has been pushing hard against an opposing door till , on a sudden , the door opens , the resistance ceases , and he is thrown ...
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... least most Englishmen - feel very much , but of which most Englishmen are somewhat ashamed . Accordingly , when any number of men are collected together , each of whom worships rank in his heart , the whole body will patiently hear - in ...
... least most Englishmen - feel very much , but of which most Englishmen are somewhat ashamed . Accordingly , when any number of men are collected together , each of whom worships rank in his heart , the whole body will patiently hear - in ...
Página xxxi
... least all legal titles - and somehow or other it would break up the curious system by which the estates of great families all go to the eldest son . That system is a very artificial one ; you may make a fine argument for it , but you ...
... least all legal titles - and somehow or other it would break up the curious system by which the estates of great families all go to the eldest son . That system is a very artificial one ; you may make a fine argument for it , but you ...
Página xlii
... least , which are , in the particular cases , outweighed by counter- considerations ; and these " independent members ” having no real responsibility , not being likely to be hurt them- selves if they make a mistake , are sure to blurt ...
... least , which are , in the particular cases , outweighed by counter- considerations ; and these " independent members ” having no real responsibility , not being likely to be hurt them- selves if they make a mistake , are sure to blurt ...
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