...to the legislative body. The concentrating these in the same hands, is precisely the definition of despotic government. It will be no alleviation, that...seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one. (Federalist papers, 48, James Madison) Divisions, bicameralism and coalitions In the preceding chapter...

...alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one. 173 despots would surely be as oppressive as one. Let...doubt it turn their eyes on the republic of Venice. Notes on the State of Virginia (1785) 1984:245. 3 I am safe in affirming that the proofs of genius...

...are the safest Guardians both of public Good and private rights. . . ." *6 Jefferson observed that "[o]ne hundred and seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one." *1 And in his First Inaugural he commented: All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that...

...result to the legislative body. The concentrating these in the same hands is precisely the definition of despotic government. It will be no alleviation that...seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one.... An elective despotism is not what we fought for. In summary, this simple legislative model displays...

...inadequate answer to say that the legislature was elected, or that it was a numerous body, not a single man. "One hundred and seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one." The fundamental difference between Jefferson's political thought and that of the optimistic majoritarians...

...result to the legislative body. The concentrating these in the same hands is precisely the definition of despotic government. It will be no alleviation that...doubt it turn their eyes on the republic of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government...

...alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one, 173 despots would surely be as oppressive as one. Let...doubt it turn their eyes on the republic of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism, was not the government...

...alleviation that these powers will be exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one. 173 despots would surely be as oppressive as one. Let...doubt it turn their eyes on the republic of Venice. As little will it avail us that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government...

...to the legislative body. The concentration of these in the same hands is precisely the definition of despotic government. It will be no alleviation that...seventy-three despots would surely be as oppressive as one". - Jefferson 26. THEORY OF SEPARATION OF POWERS Meaning of Separation of Powers. In many countries the...

...to the legislative body. The concentrating these in the same hands, is precisely the definition of despotic government. It will be no alleviation that...doubt it, turn their eyes on the republic of Venice. As little will it avail us, that they are chosen by ourselves. An elective despotism was not the government...