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Alexis de Tocqueville spoke of political lawyers as an “aristocratic element” in a democratic society, and he hoped that through their dedication to individual liberty they might serve as a barrier against majority tyranny.
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Alexis de Tocqueville described political lawyers as an aristocratic element in a democratic society.
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- Alexis de Tocqueville
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{ "topic": "Lawyers in Congress", "person": "Alexis de Tocqueville", "source": "The New York Times", "publication_date": "1964-01-05" } - UUID
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https://www.nytimes.com/1964/01/05/are-there-too-many-lawyers-in-congress.html
A 1964 analysis examines the overrepresentation of lawyers in US Congress, questioning its impact on legislation and political processes. The article explores potential biases and consequences of this demographic imbalance.
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