One Implication of the History Principle Is That Many Aspects

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Essay

One implication of the history principle is that many aspects of our political system persist in a form that we would not choose today, such as (perhaps) state parties, the Electoral College system for choosing presidents, current political party coalitions, and equal representation of state in the U.S. Senate. Is it a good or a bad aspect of our political system that many of our modern-day institutions are designed by choices made long ago?

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Definitions:

Oral Contract

An agreement made through spoken words rather than written documentation, which can be legally binding in some cases.

Statute of Frauds

The Statute of Frauds is a legal doctrine that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by the parties involved to be enforceable.

Oral Evidence

Testimony given by a witness in court or during a legal proceeding that is spoken and not written.

Written Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that is put in writing and signed by the parties.