Walter Bagehot: “The executive, the great centre of power and place, sticks…”

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The executive, the great centre of power and place, sticks irremovable; you cannot change it in any event.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot argues that the executive branch remains unchanged despite legislative actions.

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Walter Bagehot: “The executive, the great centre of power and place, sticks irremovable; you cannot change it in any event.”