ISBN: 9781331484929 - the history of legislative methods in the period (classic reprint): before 1825: before 1825 (classic reprint) (5 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the development of the committee system in lawmaking bodies in the American colonies and states from 1750 to 1790. During these 40 years, the committee form of organization became the distinguishing feature of the American legislature, forming the basis of how laws are made in the United States to this day. The author examines the colonial legislatures and their transformation into bodies that functioned like the House of Commons in England. Specific attention is given to the emergence of standing committees and their unique adaptation to local needs. Moreover, the book analyzes the role of party leaders in influencing the work of committees and the overall legislative process. The author demonstrates the effectiveness of informal party organizations in directing legislative outcomes. Through detailed examples, the book illuminates the inner workings of pre-revolutionary politics and the evolution of legislative organization in the United States. 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. …

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 284 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 284 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.60 inches. This item is printed on demand.