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The result has been that they have kept a strong executive without abating either the power or the independence of the representative chamber in respect of its legislative function.
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gutenberg.orgWoodrow Wilson: “The result has been that they have kept a strong executive without abating either the power or the independence of the…”
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This statement reflects on how England maintains a strong executive while preserving legislative independence.
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