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The qualifications of those who might vote for members of the Legislature greatly restricted suffrage.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “The qualifications of those who might vote for members of the Legislature greatly restricted suffrage.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote highlights the restrictive nature of voting qualifications in the early legislative framework.
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