Publicity of Election Expenditures offers a clear look at how campaign money shaping politics has been addressed through history.
Exploring the rise of publicity laws across states and the arguments for and against corporate donations, this work examines how disclosure could curb the influence of money in elections. It draws on judgments, legislative drafts, and notable debates to show why transparency matters for voters and how reforms have evolved over time.
The material highlights practical questions about reform, the role of public opinion, and the balance between free political activity and the need to prevent corruption.
Ideal for readers of policy history and election law who want a grounded overview of how disclosure can influence democratic processes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book leverages historical references to argue for increasing government regulation of campaign spending at the federal and state levels. The author starts by establishing the problem of corporate money and undue influence in politics as it existed in the 19th century, with references to statements by President Jackson and frequent use of the English Corrupt Practices Act of 1883 as a model. The author also reviews the history of the fifteen states that passed Corrupt Practices Acts between the years 1890 and 1897. The author suggests that corporations and shadowy interests have too much influence over elections and proposes that publicity and regulation of political spending are remedies to the issue. This book offers a valuable examination of campaign finance reform and will appeal to anyone interested in the history and importance of election law. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781334451720_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334451720
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