Senates and Upper Chambers (Classic Reprint): Their Use and Function in the Modern State, With a Chapter on the Reform of the House of Lords - Couverture souple

Harold W. V. Temperley

9781331202578: Senates and Upper Chambers (Classic Reprint): Their Use and Function in the Modern State, With a Chapter on the Reform of the House of Lords

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ISBN 10 : 1331202574 ISBN 13 : 9781331202578

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A clear examination of how bicameral legislatures work and the reform debates that shape them.

This book analyzes how upper chambers function in different countries, with a close look at the House of Lords and the reforms it has faced. It compares systems across the Continent, the English colonies, and federations, showing how composition and powers influence governance and deadlocks. The discussion stays practical, tracing ideas from history to current proposals without overpromising outcomes.

Learn how two-chamber systems handle money bills, vetoes, and legislative deadlocks.
See how different nations balance tradition with modernization in their upper houses.
Explore reform proposals from conservatives and liberals and their potential effects.
Understand the role of public debate, party politics, and national sentiment in shaping reform.

Ideal for readers of political history and constitutional law who want a grounded, comparative view of bicameral government and its reform challenges.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331202574
ISBN 13: 9781331202578
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Nombre de pages: 366
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Senates and Upper Chambers: Their Use and Function in the Modern State

Harold W. V. Temperley

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ISBN 10 : 1331202574 ISBN 13 : 9781331202578

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes various upper chambers around the world, providing a synthesis of their workings and effectiveness. Written at a time of considerable political upheaval in Britain, the author suggests that now, more than ever, the country must learn from the constitutional experiences of other nations. Much of the book is dedicated to comparing the upper house of the British Parliament with its international counterparts, with the author highlighting the unique characteristics of the House of Lords, such as its heavily hereditary composition, the great power of the House of Commons in comparison to other lower houses worldwide, and the unwritten nature of the British constitution. Through this comparative approach, the author seeks to provide lessons for Britain as it grapples with reforming its own upper chamber, arguing that a more democratic and representative body is necessary in order to maintain stability and legitimacy in the face of democratic advances. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331202578_0

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