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in governmental theory in that it partially unites executive and legis- 

 lative functions. 



Thus the proposition of reform is no longer confined to a specific 

 point in the constitution but involves a wider conception of the neces- 

 sities of the times. Control of the budget means today, as it did 

 centuries ago in England, the control of all government functions. 

 Responsibility for financial management means responsibility for all 

 management. Direct responsibility which may be felt at every elec- 

 tion is a necessity of present conditions. The demand today is for 

 good government and much of it and not for a lack of government. 

 The demands of a nation for reform must be correctly interpreted and 

 such demands must be realized. An irresponsible government can 

 not and will not, either correctly interpret or attempt to realize 

 national demands, while a responsible government must always inter- 

 pret honestly and j)ut in force promjjtly whatever seems to be the 

 nation's clearly e.xpressed will. 



