Walter Bagehot: “It may be said that the House of Commons does not rule, it only elects…”

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It may be said that the House of Commons does not rule, it only elects the rulers.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot argues that the House of Commons plays a crucial role in electing those who truly govern.

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Walter Bagehot: “It may be said that the House of Commons does not rule, it only elects the rulers.”