If the practical part of the English Constitution could only be made out of a curious accumulation of mediaeval materials, its interest would be half historical, and its imitability very confined.
Bagehot argues that if the English Constitution were merely a collection of historical materials, its relevance and adaptability would be limited.
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The moderate people of every party must combine to support the Government which, on the whole, suits every party best.
And, to the effectual maintenance of such a separation, the exclusion of the President's Ministers from the legislature is essential.
No doubt this momentary gain is bought at a ruinous after-cost.
And therefore party is inherent in it, is bone of its bone, and breath of its breath.
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