Word: power
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FRENCH CONVERSATION.- Almost instantaneous system of acquiring French colloquially; no text-book; no grammar; greatest labor-saving, time-saving system; an infallible method of gaining a "practical" use and full command of all the French verbs and leading idioms, within the compass of 800 words, imparting the power of "thinking" in French and fluency of expression. Trial lesson free. For particulars address Professor Etienne Lambert, 21 Worcester street, Boston...
...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 by intrigues...
...proposed system would present too great disadvantages. A It would cause a dangerous concentration of power. (1) There would be no department to watch and criticise the executive. (a) Under this system the legislative and executive would be one. (2) There would be no judicial. B. It would cause great instability of government. (1) Under it the government is likely to be shaken by demagogues. (x) They would work against the ministry in the House. (y) The honor of being a minister would tempt them to overthrow the ministry. (2) The formation of a third party renders the government likely...
FRENCH CONVERSATION.- Almost instantaneous system of acquiring French colloquially; no text-book; no grammar; greatest labor saving, time-saving system; an infallible method of gaining a "practical" use and full command of all the French verbs and leading idioms, within the compass of 800 words, imparting the power of "thinking" in French and fluency of expression. Trial lesson free. For particulars address Professor Etienne Lambert, 21 Worcester street, Boston...
FRENCH CONVERSATION.- Almost instantaneous system of acquiring French colloquially; no text-book; no grammar; greatest labor saving, time-saving system; an infallible method of gaining a "practical" use and full command of all the French verbs and leading idioms, within the compass of 800 words, imparting the power of "thinking" in French and fluency of expression. Trial lesson free. For particulars address Professor Etienne Lambert, 21 Worcester street, Boston...