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The English have transformed their Crown into a Ministry, and in doing so have recognized both the supremacy of Parliament and the rôle of leadership in legislation properly belonging to a responsible executive.
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Wilson notes the transformation of the English Crown into a Ministry, highlighting the balance of power in governance.
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