Charles Sumner: “It may be “a republican form of government” according to Montesquieu…”

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It may be “a republican form of government” according to Montesquieu, but it cannot be according to American institutions.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner contrasts Montesquieu's definition of republicanism with American principles.

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Charles Sumner: “It may be “a republican form of government” according to Montesquieu, but it cannot be according to American…”