Democratic Government: A Study of PoliticsHarper & brothers, 1885 - 166 pàgines |
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able and honest administration of public bers body politic carrying elections CHARLES NORDHOFF Cloth demo democratic government DUTCH REPUBLIC elec election machine executive administration experience form and utter framed free voice freedom full weight GEORGE TICKNOR CURTIS give growth Half Calf head healthy action highest public Huguenots individual citizen JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY JOHN RICHARD GREEN large number measures ment method national government necessary nominations ordinary citizen organs and members political action political organization political system popular action popular assembly popular election practical primary assemblies primary districts principles process of popular professional politicians public meeting public offices public questions public servants public service reasonable repre representative SAMUEL SMILES subordinates supervision and control supreme control system of government system of tenure tend to secure tenure by election THOMAS CARLYLE thought tion town trusted vote weight in public whole wise wisest action wisest judgment
Passatges populars
Pàgina 162 - Having undertaken for the Glory of God. and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern Parts of Virginia; do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid...
Pàgina 162 - Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid ; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and officers, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all...
Pàgina 162 - ... Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have...
Pàgina 44 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors I sacrifice to the public good.
Pàgina 162 - In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord, King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Pàgina 45 - That it will meet the full and entire approbation of every state is not perhaps to be expected ; but each will doubtless consider, that had her interest been alone consulted, the consequences might have been particularly disagreeable or injurious to others ; that it is liable to as few exceptions as could reasonably have been expected, we hope and believe ; that it may promote the lasting welfare of that country so dear to us all, and secure her freedom and happiness, is our most ardent wish...
Pàgina 44 - No man's ideas were more remote from the plan than his own were known to be ; but is it possible to deliberate between anarchy, and convulsion, on one side, and the chance of good to be expected from the plan, on the other?
Pàgina 44 - Morris said that he too had objections, but considering the present plan as the best that was to be attained, he should take it with all its faults. The majority had determined in its favor and by that determination he should abide. The moment this plan goes forth all other considerations will be laid aside--and the great question will be, shall there be a national Government or not? and this must take place or a general anarchy will be the alternative . . . Mr.