Upon this theory each man is to have one twelve-millionth share in electing a Parliament; the rich and wise are not to have, by explicit law, more votes than the poor and stupid; nor are any latent contrivances to give them an influence equivalent to more votes.
Bagehot explains the principle of equal voting rights under the ultra-democratic theory, emphasizing equality in electoral influence.
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