A knowledge of the nature of our federal government, and its relations to the State Governments, of which it is composed, is a prerequisite to an understanding of the history of our political parties.
"Government and Administration of the United States"
Westel W. Willoughby and William F. Willoughby
Such a hold did all this take upon Luke, and so utterly abstracted was he, that when breakfast was ready Betsy was obliged to remind him of the fact that he had neglected to wash his face and hands, and comb his hair and beard-things absolutely prerequisite to eating at her table.
"Hoosier Mosaics"
Maurice Thompson
They were baffled because of their inability to pass certain tests which they felt were a prerequisite to the success of constructive suggestions they gave themselves.
"A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis"
Melvin Powers