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Page 90
... house , the National Council , consists of 200 members apportioned among the cantons according to population ; the other house , the Council of States , consists of 44 members elected by direct ballot - two from each canton . The ...
... house , the National Council , consists of 200 members apportioned among the cantons according to population ; the other house , the Council of States , consists of 44 members elected by direct ballot - two from each canton . The ...
Page 97
... houses of Parliament . Before this development , the king's ministers depended upon their royal master's confidence to continue in office . Henceforward they depended upon the confidence of the House of Lords and especially the House of ...
... houses of Parliament . Before this development , the king's ministers depended upon their royal master's confidence to continue in office . Henceforward they depended upon the confidence of the House of Lords and especially the House of ...
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... House of Commons . Manchester retorted by attacking Cromwell in the House of Lords . It was even planned to impeach Cromwell as “ an incendiary . ” Once again , however , these quarrels were patched up . In December 1644 , Cromwell ...
... House of Commons . Manchester retorted by attacking Cromwell in the House of Lords . It was even planned to impeach Cromwell as “ an incendiary . ” Once again , however , these quarrels were patched up . In December 1644 , Cromwell ...
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