Thus , the centre of power was in the legislature , and this was a parliament of notables .
In this period , before universal suffrage had been introduced ( in 1919 ) , only 20,000 of the wealthier taxpayers had the right to vote .
The centre of power was in the legislature , and this was a parliament of notables .
In this period , before universal suffrage had been introduced ( in 1919 ) , only 20,000 of the wealthier taxpayers had the right to vote .