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17 April 1817

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Note (a)? 4 o

§ 16 Moderate

II

I. Electors

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{Under a representative democracy, in proportion as its constitution approaches to the principles of radical reform as above brought to view, this continually operating propensity receives its continually effectual check.}

{In virtue of the springs of action essentially appertaining to human nature in all its possible situations this propensity has place of course in equal degree on the part of the subject many. But by the supposition /to/ the ruling few have it in their power /belong the power requisite /sufficient/ adequate in a more or less considerable degree to afford it its gratification at the expence of the antagonizing interests, and the subject many have not.}