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Harold J. Laski: The King's interest is safeguarded by the division of Parliament into two Houses, each of which rejects the encroachment…

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The King's interest is safeguarded by the division of Parliament into two Houses, each of which rejects the encroachment of the other upon the executive.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski explains how the structure of Parliament protects the King's interests.

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