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
... nation indeed generally looks to the discussions in Parliament to enlighten it as to the effect of Bills . But in this case neither party , as a party , could speak out . Many , perhaps most of the intelligent Conservatives , were ...
... nation indeed generally looks to the discussions in Parliament to enlighten it as to the effect of Bills . But in this case neither party , as a party , could speak out . Many , perhaps most of the intelligent Conservatives , were ...
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... are apt to think they can create it , the great political trial now beginning will simply fail . The wide gift of the elective franchise will be a great calamity to the whole nation , and xviii INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION .
... are apt to think they can create it , the great political trial now beginning will simply fail . The wide gift of the elective franchise will be a great calamity to the whole nation , and xviii INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND EDITION .
Página xix
Walter Bagehot. be a great calamity to the whole nation , and to those who gain it as great a calamity as to any . I do not of course mean that statesmen can choose with absolute freedom what topics they will deal with , and what they ...
Walter Bagehot. be a great calamity to the whole nation , and to those who gain it as great a calamity as to any . I do not of course mean that statesmen can choose with absolute freedom what topics they will deal with , and what they ...
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... nation . But if , especially at a time when great ignorance has an unusual power in public affairs , he chooses to accept and reiterate the decisions of that ignorance , he is only the hireling of the nation , and does little save hurt ...
... nation . But if , especially at a time when great ignorance has an unusual power in public affairs , he chooses to accept and reiterate the decisions of that ignorance , he is only the hireling of the nation , and does little save hurt ...
Página xxv
... nation , and when it is clear that the nation has made up its mind . Whether or not the nation has made up its mind is a question to be decided by all the circumstances of the case , and in the common way in which all practical ...
... nation , and when it is clear that the nation has made up its mind . Whether or not the nation has made up its mind is a question to be decided by all the circumstances of the case , and in the common way in which all practical ...
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