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Right of the people to instruct their representatives
The text argues that people may instruct their representatives and emphasize that while a representative is not bound to follow every instruction, he should comply when instructions align with national interest and are supported by others. It cites Locke and 17th century practice in Kent and London to justify ongoing popular influence and criticizes extreme surrender of rights.
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Charles the Second
William
Kent
City of
London
Borough of
Southwark
Europe
Locke