Mach V (1968)
“20C. It is essential for the functioning of a democracy that everyone votes.”
CITM_2d97d523fc19 · 2 source instruments · 1 surface variant
20c it is essential for the functioning of a democracy that everyone votes
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“20C. It is essential for the functioning of a democracy that everyone votes.”
“20C. It is essential for the functioning of a democracy that everyone votes.”
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