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Here is a second negative on the choice of the king: a negative as effectual, at least, as the other of the Assembly.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Here is a second negative on the choice of the king: a negative as effectual, at least, as the other of the Assembly.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke identifies a significant limitation on the king's power regarding military appointments, emphasizing checks on authority.
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