Walter Bagehot: “That check is the responsibility of the Cabinet for the national…”

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That check is the responsibility of the Cabinet for the national finance.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot emphasizes the accountability of the Cabinet in managing national finances.

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Walter Bagehot: “That check is the responsibility of the Cabinet for the national finance.”