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Walter Bagehot: Their ultra-democracy is not a result of Federal legislation, but of State legislation.

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Their ultra-democracy is not a result of Federal legislation, but of State legislation.
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Walter Bagehot

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This statement critiques the misconception that ultra-democracy in the U.S. stems from federal laws, attributing it instead to state-level legislation.

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