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It is thus that, whilst all real power is in the hands of Congress, that power is often thrown out of gear and its exercise brought almost to a standstill.
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gutenberg.orgWoodrow Wilson: “It is thus that, whilst all real power is in the hands of Congress, that power is often thrown out of gear and its…”
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Wilson asserts that while Congress holds real power, its effectiveness is often hampered by internal conflicts.
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