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The discussion next explores the relationship between Britain and America, emphasizing how the American Revolution was essentially a continuation of England’s constitutional struggles, notably influenced by the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Unlike the French Revolution, which sought radical upheaval, America’s revolution retained much of the British legal structure, including property rights and parliamentary representation.

America’s constitution is lauded as a "lightly modified" version of the British constitution, preserving the separation of powers and parliamentary sovereignty. The role of the Supreme Court is seen as a necessary referee in a federal system, distinct from Britain’s integration of powers within Parliament.