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The degree of local freedom desirable in a country varies according to many circumstances, and a Parliamentary government may consist with any degree of it.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot asserts that the desired level of local freedom can vary greatly and is compatible with any form of Parliamentary government.
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