9781332509553 - are legislatures parliaments? (classic reprint): a study and review: a study and review (classic reprint) de taylor, fennings (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book delves into the historical distinctions between legislatures and parliaments, particularly in the context of the British North America Act of 1867. The author meticulously examines the language used in the Act to demonstrate that the term "legislature" was intentionally chosen to denote a body with distinct powers and privileges from those held by the British Parliament. Through a close analysis of historical documents, the author traces the evolution of these terms and reveals the misconceptions that have arisen over time. The book challenges the notion that colonial assemblies were equivalent to parliaments, arguing instead that they possessed a more limited scope of authority. By exploring the historical and legal foundations of these institutions, this book sheds new light on the nature of representative government and the constitutional framework of Canada and other former British colonies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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