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... give effect to two principles which the arrangements of our electoral system made it impossible to reconcile , — the representation of interests and the represen- tation of persons . Some constituencies were retained , framed or ...
... give effect to two principles which the arrangements of our electoral system made it impossible to reconcile , — the representation of interests and the represen- tation of persons . Some constituencies were retained , framed or ...
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... give up his own opinions to those who form the most numerous portion of his co - electors , the greater number being , as one of the conditions of nature , the lower in capacity , and he is obliged also to take into account all the ...
... give up his own opinions to those who form the most numerous portion of his co - electors , the greater number being , as one of the conditions of nature , the lower in capacity , and he is obliged also to take into account all the ...
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... give free scope to the choice of the most ignorant , while the choice of the latter will be constantly improved and balanced , not by the will , but by the enlightenment of the classes above them . Newton , in showing the laws of the ...
... give free scope to the choice of the most ignorant , while the choice of the latter will be constantly improved and balanced , not by the will , but by the enlightenment of the classes above them . Newton , in showing the laws of the ...
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... give a more certain and perfect dominion to the positive and actual majority of num- bers . * With regard to the character of government by a numerical majority , it is useful to listen to republican statesmen . Mr. Calhoun , who ...
... give a more certain and perfect dominion to the positive and actual majority of num- bers . * With regard to the character of government by a numerical majority , it is useful to listen to republican statesmen . Mr. Calhoun , who ...
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... give expression of their views or opinions , it is impossible to look on the nominal representation of the metropolis as other than a mockery of the name . Yet the House of Commons has been truly described as " a place where minorities ...
... give expression of their views or opinions , it is impossible to look on the nominal representation of the metropolis as other than a mockery of the name . Yet the House of Commons has been truly described as " a place where minorities ...
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