The highest patronage of a Prime Minister is, of course, a considerable power, though it is exercised under close and imperative restrictions--though it is far less than it seems to be when stated in theory, or looked at from a distance.
Bagehot acknowledges the significant yet limited power of a Prime Minister in appointing officials.
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Thirdly, we see why so few nations have made rapid advance, and how many have become stationary.
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