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... considered by a prudent man , resolves itself into a question of expediency and practicability , —that it is a case of compromise ; -and that , therefore , the second question is that which such a man is justified in asking . It is true ...
... considered by a prudent man , resolves itself into a question of expediency and practicability , —that it is a case of compromise ; -and that , therefore , the second question is that which such a man is justified in asking . It is true ...
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... scheme had excited interest in the minds of many who had given much thought to this and kindred subjects ; and that it was generally considered the attainment of a perfect system of personal representation is INTRODUCTION . xxi.
... scheme had excited interest in the minds of many who had given much thought to this and kindred subjects ; and that it was generally considered the attainment of a perfect system of personal representation is INTRODUCTION . xxi.
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... considered , the whole scheme has been wrought into the form of a supposed electoral law , the clauses of which are distributed amongst the several chap- ters , -following the respective branches of the * The author cannot forbear to ...
... considered , the whole scheme has been wrought into the form of a supposed electoral law , the clauses of which are distributed amongst the several chap- ters , -following the respective branches of the * The author cannot forbear to ...
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... within a few years past , been fre- quently considered . The title or claim of majorities to be exclusively regarded and obeyed must have its origin either in agreement or in force . The power B of acting by a majority , so far as it.
... within a few years past , been fre- quently considered . The title or claim of majorities to be exclusively regarded and obeyed must have its origin either in agreement or in force . The power B of acting by a majority , so far as it.
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... considered with analogy to operations connected with the material world , the comparison at once displays its unscientific character . Two - fifths of the intellect of the country is lost in the process . It is a waste of material which ...
... considered with analogy to operations connected with the material world , the comparison at once displays its unscientific character . Two - fifths of the intellect of the country is lost in the process . It is a waste of material which ...
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