And though the whole House of Commons upon great subjects very fairly represents public opinion, and though its judgment upon minor questions is, from some secret excellencies in its composition, remarkably sound and good; yet, like all similar assemblies, it is subject to the sudden action of selfish combinations.
Bagehot acknowledges that while the House of Commons generally reflects public opinion, it can be swayed by selfish interests.
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