An Essay Toward Forming a More Complete Representation of the Commons of Great Britain (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

John Longley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331303893 ISBN 13 : 9781331303893

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical case for rethinking representation in Britain and how it could work

This nonfiction work lays out a bold, detailed plan to reform the structure and rules of Parliament. It blends foundational principles with concrete proposals to strengthen liberty, reduce corruption, and improve public trust.

The author presents a series of propositions—axioms about authority, gender roles, family and state, suffrage, and the organization of government—woven into a comprehensive system. The text argues for clear division of powers, accountable magistrates, and a legislature shaped by fairer representation and stricter controls. It also offers a specific blueprint for dividing electoral regions, nominating candidates, and running elections with ballots and public accountability.
What you’ll experience

• A set of seven guiding axioms that underlie political authority and social order.
• Proposals for structuring representation, including how to divide the country for elections and how to allocate seats.
• Rules for nominations, voting, bribery prevention, and election administration to curb manipulation.
• A discussion of the benefits and risks of different franchise models, with emphasis on public virtue and practical governance.

Ideal for readers of political philosophy, constitutional history, and reform-minded reformers seeking a clearer, more accountable system of government.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331303893
• ISBN 13: 9781331303893
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 69
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Copytech (UK) Ltd, Trading as Printondemand-worldwide.com; gpsr@podww.com; ; 9 Culley Court; Orton Southgate; Peterborough; Cambridgeshire; PE2 6WA; Royaume-Uni
• Personne responsable: Easy Access System Europe Oü, 16879218; +358405003575; gpsr.requests@easproject.com; ; Mustamäe tee 50; Tallinn; 10621; Estonie