American Government and PoliticsMacmillan, 1910 - 772 pages |
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... body , sympathizing generally with the governor and king in the contests with the representative branch of the government . In every colony there was an assembly of representatives chosen by popular vote , but , contrary to common ...
... body , sympathizing generally with the governor and king in the contests with the representative branch of the government . In every colony there was an assembly of representatives chosen by popular vote , but , contrary to common ...
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... body was a common council composed of the mayor , recorder , aldermen , and councillors . In most of the cities the councilmen and aldermen were " elected by popular vote under a franchise which everywhere included all of the well - to ...
... body was a common council composed of the mayor , recorder , aldermen , and councillors . In most of the cities the councilmen and aldermen were " elected by popular vote under a franchise which everywhere included all of the well - to ...
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... body of aristocratic planters controlling the whole county adminis- tration . " " 9 1 Social Classes in Colonial Times ? In every colony there was a somewhat sharp differentiation of society into economic classes . In all of the ...
... body of aristocratic planters controlling the whole county adminis- tration . " " 9 1 Social Classes in Colonial Times ? In every colony there was a somewhat sharp differentiation of society into economic classes . In all of the ...
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... body , would without question be inclined to administer their common affaires by their common judgement , and so must necessarily establish a democracy . A democracy is then erected , when a number of free persons , do assemble together ...
... body , would without question be inclined to administer their common affaires by their common judgement , and so must necessarily establish a democracy . A democracy is then erected , when a number of free persons , do assemble together ...
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... body . 3. That magistrates be appointed to exercise the authority of the whole for the better dispatch of business , of everydays occurence . ( 2 ) The second species of regular government , is an aristocracy . ( 3 ) The third species ...
... body . 3. That magistrates be appointed to exercise the authority of the whole for the better dispatch of business , of everydays occurence . ( 2 ) The second species of regular government , is an aristocracy . ( 3 ) The third species ...
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