Word: oppressive
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...present system is satisfactory. (1) It possesses all the lack of friction that is consistent with careful legislation. (2) It secures as much harmony between the departments as is consistent with their independence. (3) It represents the people in the best way. (a) Under it the majority can not oppress the minority. (x) The power of the majority is restrained by checks. (4) It trains many men in the functions of government. (a) Every member of Congress is represented on some committee. (b) These committees prepare the bills. (5) It gives great stability. (a) It can not be overturned...
...majority prescribed by the constitution. - (3) The House not in absolute control of its own procedure; Consti, Art. 1, $5; Bryce, pp. 129-131. - (b) Indefinite, by being capable of different interpretations; Nation, Feb. 13, 1890, p. 124. - (c) Dangerous. - (1) Rules are intended to protect, not to oppress minorities...