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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... thought the best constitution . And , to the effectual maintenance of such a separation , the exclusion of the President's ministers from the legislature is essential . If they are not ex- cluded they become the executive , they eclipse ...
... thought the best constitution . And , to the effectual maintenance of such a separation , the exclusion of the President's ministers from the legislature is essential . If they are not ex- cluded they become the executive , they eclipse ...
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... sinecure , a second - rate man agreeable to the wire - pullers is always smuggled in . The chance of succession to the presidentship is too distant to be thought of . if not of eminent ability , yet of eminent justness THE CABINET . 31.
... sinecure , a second - rate man agreeable to the wire - pullers is always smuggled in . The chance of succession to the presidentship is too distant to be thought of . if not of eminent ability , yet of eminent justness THE CABINET . 31.
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... thought and prominence were given to little things . But they have been in error ; and it is nice to trace how the actions of a retired widow and an unemployed youth become of such importance . The best reason why Monarchy is a strong ...
... thought and prominence were given to little things . But they have been in error ; and it is nice to trace how the actions of a retired widow and an unemployed youth become of such importance . The best reason why Monarchy is a strong ...
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... thoughts , as other men . It was not necessary to think of them in making a constitution : it was not necessary to improve them in order to make a constitution possible . The Greek legislator had not to combine in his polity men like ...
... thoughts , as other men . It was not necessary to think of them in making a constitution : it was not necessary to improve them in order to make a constitution possible . The Greek legislator had not to combine in his polity men like ...
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... and pretty events . It introduces irrelevant facts into the business of govern- ment , but they are facts which speak to " men's bosoms " and employ their thoughts . " To state the matter shortly , Royalty is a 38 THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION .
... and pretty events . It introduces irrelevant facts into the business of govern- ment , but they are facts which speak to " men's bosoms " and employ their thoughts . " To state the matter shortly , Royalty is a 38 THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION .
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