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... agents — at least any group of substantial size . The meaning of democracy is that the agents , the personnel of government , are held responsible to the society as a whole , and act by making and administering laws . Democratic ...
... agents — at least any group of substantial size . The meaning of democracy is that the agents , the personnel of government , are held responsible to the society as a whole , and act by making and administering laws . Democratic ...
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... agents of the electorate , and are administered by other agents , both held more or less " responsible " by various devices , to their principal , the public . But all agents have more or less discretionary authority and power , and ...
... agents of the electorate , and are administered by other agents , both held more or less " responsible " by various devices , to their principal , the public . But all agents have more or less discretionary authority and power , and ...
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... agents , specifically that laws are both administered and made by human persons . Ideally , these agents act under law and are responsible to the people as a whole , that is , to public opinion and will - the will to act intelligently ...
... agents , specifically that laws are both administered and made by human persons . Ideally , these agents act under law and are responsible to the people as a whole , that is , to public opinion and will - the will to act intelligently ...
Contents
The Quest for Rational Norms I | 1 |
Historical Background | 36 |
Structure | 65 |
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