At the base, popular sovereignty;[2335] the powers of the people delegated unconditionally to one man.

This omnipotence conferred, theoretically or apparently, through the free choice of citizens, but really through the will of the army.

No protection against the Prince's arbitrary edict, except a no less arbitrary rescript from the same hand.

His successor designated, adopted, and qualified by himself.

A senate for show, a council of state for administration; all local powers conferred from above; cities under tutelage.