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All will admit that the simplicity and economy of the State governments mainly depend on the fact that money has to be supplied to support them by the same men, or their agents, who vote it away in appropriations.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Jackson: “All will admit that the simplicity and economy of the State governments mainly depend on the fact that money has to be…”
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Jackson highlights the importance of accountability in state governments regarding financial appropriations.
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