Walter Bagehot: “But the essence of our legislature may be separated from its…”

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But the essence of our legislature may be separated from its accidents.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot distinguishes between the essential functions of the legislature and the superficial aspects that may distract from its purpose.

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Walter Bagehot: “But the essence of our legislature may be separated from its accidents.”