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Septennial Act

Great Britain [1716]

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regulation of elections

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    In United Kingdom: The supremacy of the Whigs

    …secure, the Whigs passed the Septennial Act in 1716. It allowed general elections to occur at seven-year intervals instead of every three years, as mandated by the Triennial Act of 1694. The intention was to tame the electorate, which during Anne’s reign had shown itself to be volatile and far…

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