The American Commonwealth -Cosimo, Inc., 2007 M11 1 - 740 páginas First published in 1888, The American Commonwealth was an instant classic, a three-volume set discussing the political structure of American society, its legal system, and its people with an analysis that is both broad and in-depth. Volume I covers the Constitution and the American political system. It discusses the structure of American government and the ways in which the living American government as an entity responds to crisis. The possibilities and power struggles inherent in the American system of government are examined and documented with a fair hand. Bryce goes into further detail about state constitutions and the differing legal structures that exist on a more local level. Anyone with an interest in politics or American history will find Bryce's commentary penetratingly insightful. British historian VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE (1838-1922) attended the University of Glasgow and Trinity College, Oxford. He is best known for his scholarship of the Holy Roman Empire. His popular works include Studies in History and Jurisprudence (1901) and Studies in Contemporary Biography (1903). |
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... means of raising money except by the contributions of the States , contributions which they were slow to render , no power of compelling the obedience either of States or individuals to the commands of Congress . The plan corresponded ...
... means of raising money except by the contributions of the States , contributions which they were slow to render , no power of compelling the obedience either of States or individuals to the commands of Congress . The plan corresponded ...
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... means of obtaining agreement seemed to be useless , should open its meetings with prayer . The suggestion , remarkable as coming from one so well known for his sceptical opinions , would have been adopted but for the fear that the ...
... means of obtaining agreement seemed to be useless , should open its meetings with prayer . The suggestion , remarkable as coming from one so well known for his sceptical opinions , would have been adopted but for the fear that the ...
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... is an honour to our country . Legislators have at length condescended to speak the language of philosophy . " – Elliot's Debates , ii . 55 . 1 creation of a nation by means of an instrument of 28 PART I THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.
... is an honour to our country . Legislators have at length condescended to speak the language of philosophy . " – Elliot's Debates , ii . 55 . 1 creation of a nation by means of an instrument of 28 PART I THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.
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Viscount James Bryce. creation of a nation by means of an instrument of government . The American Constitution is no exception to the rule that everything which has power to win the obedience and respect of men must have its roots deep ...
Viscount James Bryce. creation of a nation by means of an instrument of government . The American Constitution is no exception to the rule that everything which has power to win the obedience and respect of men must have its roots deep ...
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... means of determining the legal questions involved . Congress , 1 In Oregon the question was whether one of the chosen electors was dis- qualified because he was a post master . In Florida there were complaints of fraud , in South ...
... means of determining the legal questions involved . Congress , 1 In Oregon the question was whether one of the chosen electors was dis- qualified because he was a post master . In Florida there were complaints of fraud , in South ...
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OBSERVATIONS ON THE PRESIDENCY | 70 |
GROWth and DeveLOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION | 359 |
THE AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION | 364 |
THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION | 372 |
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION BY USAGE | 391 |
THE RESULTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 400 |
THE STATE GOVERNMENTS | 409 |
NATURE OF THE AMERICAN STATE | 411 |
STATE CONSTITUTIONS | 427 |
WHY GREAT MEN ARE NOT CHOSEN PRESIDENTS | 78 |
THE CABINET | 86 |
THE SENATE | 97 |
THE SENATE AS AN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL BODY | 106 |
ITS WORKING AND INFLUENCE | 111 |
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | 124 |
THE HOUSE AT WORK | 142 |
THE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS | 154 |
CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION | 165 |
CONGRESSIONAL FINANCE | 174 |
THE RELATIONS OF THE TWO HOUSES | 183 |
CHAP PAGE XIX GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON CONGRESS | 189 |
THE RELATIONS OF CONGRESS TO THE PRESIDENT | 208 |
THE LEGISLATURE AND THE EXECUTIVE | 215 |
THE FEDERAL COURTS | 228 |
THE COURTS AND THE CONSTITUTION | 241 |
THE WORKING OF THE COURTS | 261 |
COMPARISON OF THE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN SYSTEMS | 277 |
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE FRAME OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | 298 |
THE FEDERAL SYSTEM | 312 |
Working RelaTIONS OF THE NATIONAL AND THE STATE GOVERNMENTS | 325 |
CRITICISM OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM | 342 |
MERITS OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM | 350 |
THE DEVELOPMENT OF STATE CONSTITUTIONS | 450 |
DIRECT LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE | 463 |
STATE LEGISLATURES | 477 |
THE STATE EXECUTIVE | 494 |
THE STATE JUDICIARY | 501 |
STATE FINANCE | 512 |
THE WORKING OF STATE GOVERNMENTS | 528 |
XLV REMEDIES FOR THE FAULTS OF STATE GOVERNMENTS | 549 |
STATE POLITICS | 565 |
THE TERRITORIES | 578 |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 589 |
OBSERVATIONS ON RURAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 611 |
THE GOVERNMENT OF CITIES | 622 |
THE WORKING OF CITY GOVERNMENTS | 635 |
AN AMERICAN VIEW OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES | 650 |
ON CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS | 667 |
EXTRACTS FROM THE RULES OF THE SENATE | 673 |
THE FEDERAL SYSTEM OF THE ENGLISH UNIVERSITIES | 682 |
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION 178188 | 690 |
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES | 697 |
EXTRACTS FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALI | 711 |
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