A Citizen Legislature
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A Citizen Legislature
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Author : Ernest Callenbach
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
A Citizen Legislature written by Ernest Callenbach and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Political Science categories.
A People S Parliament A Citizen Legislature
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Author : Keith Sutherland
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2015-10-13
A People S Parliament A Citizen Legislature written by Keith Sutherland and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-13 with Political Science categories.
Two essays, printed back to back in a single volume, offer complementary solutions to the democratic deficit in Britain and the USA. In his book The Party's Over: Blueprint for a Very English Revolution (2004), Keith Sutherland questioned the role of the party in the post-ideological age and concluded that it would be better for government ministers to be appointed by headhunters and held to account by a people's parliament selected by lot. This completely revised and updated edition includes a study of the recent literature on deliberative polling. The American founders proposed that their legislature should be 'an exact portrait, in miniature, of the people at large'. Whether or not this was true at the time, the exponential growth of the population, skyrocketing campaign funding, the power of pressure groups, the grease of the pork-barrel and the dominance of charisma and demagoguery means that the US Constitution could now better be described as a kleptocracy. This pioneering essay proposes selecting Congressional members by random lot (leaving the Senate and Presidency unchanged) to 'restore a direct, powerful voice in Washington to the whole of America'. Originally published in 1985, this new edition includes an introduction by political scientist Peter Stone.
Term Limitation
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Author : Trudy Pearce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Term Limitation written by Trudy Pearce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with categories.
Representing America
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Author : Rebekah Herrick
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2007
Representing America written by Rebekah Herrick and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
During the 1990s, many members of the House of Representatives could be characterized as citizen legislators - they either voluntarily limited their term in office or they had no prior political experience. Representing America compares the representational styles of these legislators with the professional legislators, who make a career out of being a legislator, elected at the time.
Toward An Ethic Of Citizenship
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Author : William K. Dustin
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2000-01-11
Toward An Ethic Of Citizenship written by William K. Dustin and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-11 with Political Science categories.
The idea for this book arose out of a little known political scandal, known as "phonegate", that occurred in Minnesota in the early 1990's in which a number of legislators were found to have been abusing their phone privileges. The hubris of the legislature in response to the discovery of this abuse not only made me rather angry, but, since I had been called for jury duty the year before, gave me the idea that service in the legislature ought to be a duty of citizenship like jury duty. Although the idea of the citizen legislature goes back to Aristotle, serious consideration of it raises the question of what is meant by citizenship and representation. This book addresses that question. It is an attempt to develop a model of citizenship in which representation is simultaneously a fundamental right and the highest obligation. After developing these ideas at a rather high level of abstraction, the book concludes with a proposed constitutional amendment for the State of Minnesota to illustrate how the model will work in practice.
A State House Divided
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Author : Morgan Carey Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
A State House Divided written by Morgan Carey Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.
Citizen S Handbook To Influencing Elected Officials
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Author : Bradford Fitch
language : en
Publisher: The Capitol Net Inc
Release Date : 2010
Citizen S Handbook To Influencing Elected Officials written by Bradford Fitch and has been published by The Capitol Net Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Lobbying categories.
One part research studies, one part interviews and focus groups, and one part experience, this text provides practical guidance on preparing for and meeting with elected officials and staff, writing effective letters and e-mails to elected officials, and strategies for influencing legislators face to face.
Citizen Legislature And Political Freedom Act
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Citizen Legislature And Political Freedom Act written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Campaign funds categories.
The Citizen S Manual Of Government And Law
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Author : Andrew White Young
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1854
The Citizen S Manual Of Government And Law written by Andrew White Young and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1854 with International law categories.
First Person Political
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Author : Grant Reeher
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2006-01-30
First Person Political written by Grant Reeher and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-30 with Political Science categories.
In First Person Political, Grant Reeher combats the public's alienation from and distrust of politicians by putting a personal face on everyday political life. Through moving personal interviews, Reeher allows legislators to tell their own stories about how and why they came to politics, the experience of serving in their state legislature, their decisions to stay or leave, and the many trials they face in the name of public service. Reeher contends that these politicians do have the public good in mind and often suffer great personal losses for their chance to represent the people and fight for what they think is right. His research also shows that those who choose to run for office often come from a background of deep community involvement. Reeher argues against public cynicism about our elected officials, and his profiles stir not only our praise and respect for these legislators, but also a greater belief in the democratic process itself. The excerpts from his interviews provide a rarely afforded intimate look at these politicians. What emerges from these stories is a humane and believable portrait of public servants acting on behalf of the public good, a portrait that should provide some comfort, perhaps even inspiration, for citizens concerned about the state of American democracy.