9781332604036 - The Popular Initiative as a Method of Legislation and Political Control (Classic Reprint) de Brown, William Horace (3 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 book delves into the history and significance of the popular initiative, a method of legislation that grants citizens the power to propose and enact laws through direct vote. The author traces the origins of the initiative to the New England town meeting and examines its evolution in various countries, with a particular focus on Switzerland, where it has been extensively employed. The author argues that the popular initiative, while offering potential benefits such as increased citizen engagement and reduced legislative corruption, also poses risks, including the potential for demagoguery, class legislation, and the erosion of constitutional safeguards. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the initiative system, offering a unique perspective on the role of direct democracy in modern governance. 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.