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Harold J. Laski: “The disposition of the legislative power is the fundamental test of type; for executive and judiciary are clearly…”

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The disposition of the legislative power is the fundamental test of type; for executive and judiciary are clearly dependent on it.
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Harold J. Laski

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This statement underscores the significance of legislative power in determining the nature of government.

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