Constitution: government and the state Books

The history of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, the events that lead to the Revolution, and the analysis and evaluation of the achievements of the Revolution have been the subject of numerous scholarly works. These studies are often quite different,...

A collection of transcripts of the debates that took place during the South Dakota Constitutional Convention of 1885-1889, which resulted in the state's constitution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

The Foundations of American Constitutional Government is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the United States government and its origins. This book covers the historical and philosophical foundations of the U.S...

This influential work examines the history and principles of the British constitution, and how it has evolved over the centuries. It also explores the roles of key figures who have shaped the constitution, from Magna Carta to the present day. A must-read...

What happens when the political ideas and constitutional interpretations of one generation are replaced by those of another? This process has occurred throughout American history down to the present day as "we the people" change our minds about how we...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The European Union is now entering a crucial phase as the ratification process accelerates and key debates and referenda take place in existing and potentially new member states. The Union's Constitutional treaty is often cast as either a blueprint for...

This handbook brings national and thematic case studies together to examine a variety of populist politics from local and comparative perspectives in the Asia Pacific. The chapters consider key and cross cutting themes such as populism and nationalism,...

Decisive rejection by French and Dutch voters in 2005 forced the EU to abandon the Constitutional Treaty agreed the previous year. Yet by the end of the 2007, contrary to all expectations and after an intergovernmental conference essentially devoid of...

This book is distinguished by its use of the antebellum US experience as a foil to address the under-explored question of what makes the EU viable. The nature of political conflict in both cases is defined in terms of four contested rules of the game:...

Over the last forty years modern constitutional scholarship has concentrated on an analysis of rights, while principles of constitutional law concerning the structure of government have been largely down-played. The irony of this interpretive emphasis is...

How have generations of Americans debated and shaped the constitutional meanings of liberty, equality, justice, and "We, the people"? What roles have engaged citizens and social movements played in effecting transformative constitutional...

From the bleak days of severe marginalisation; days when words such as 'women's empowerment' or 'affirmative action' were taboo in Kenya, Time for harvest: Women and Constitution Making in Kenya traces women's struggles to change their status, their...

Legal Plunder is practiced extensively in our governmental systems, more so today, than any other time in the history of the world. Legal Plunder is when illegal matters are made legal by our government leaders. It is practiced in all three...

Ancient accounts of Aristotle credit him with 170 Constitutions of various states; it is widely assumed that these were research for the Politics, and that many of them were written or drafted by his students. Athens, however, was a particularly...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This volume brings together the foundational legal documents that form the basis of the United States, including the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitutions of the individual states. Also included are several...

Meigs provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of the US Constitution, focusing on the debates and discussions that took place during the Federal Convention of 1787. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including the official records...

Originally published in 1901, this work analyzes the rights of American citizens, particularly individual rights and state rights, and provides a commentary on the constitution and policy of the United States. It remains a significant historical work and...

Ce livre est un plan détaillé pour établir une république en France. L'auteur, un prêtre et un penseur politique français, propose des réflexions intéressantes sur la structure de l'État, les droits individuels et la relation entre l'Église et l'État. Ce...

Dans cet essai politique, Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat Condorcet argumente en faveur de la ratification de la constitution par les citoyens. Il propose également des mesures concrètes pour la création de communautés rurales autonomes. Un texte clair...

La 'Constitución de los Estados Unidos de Venezuela', sancionada por la Asamblea Nacional Constituyente en 1901, es un documento fundamental para cualquier persona interesada en la historia y la política de Venezuela. Este libro contiene el texto...

This book offers a comparative analysis of the United States Constitution and the British Constitution, highlighting similarities and differences between the two systems of government. Drawing on historical and legal sources, the author provides a...

In this seminal work, Allen Ripley Foote examines the role of money in the U.S. Constitution, its history, and its controversies. He delves into the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists, the creation of the First and Second Banks of...

Dans cet ouvrage, Charles Guillaume Hello examine le régime constitutionnel en France. Il en explore les fondements, les principes, et les institutions. L'ouvrage est une réflexion passionnante sur le système politique français, à un moment clé de...

In this second volume of A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America, John Adams continues his argument against Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot and his theories of "collecting all authority into one center."Delving...

While providing an analysis of Ottoman-Turkish constitutional developments since the first constitution of 1876, this book focuses on the present constitutional system of Turkey based on the Constitution of 1982. This Constitution, a product of the...

"Governance" has recently become a key concept among Chinese policymakers and academics. It is increasingly reflected in reform practices at all levels of government in response to emerging social, political, economic, and environmental issues, as well...

Forty-one different African states have adopted over fifty-seven new constitutions since 1989; yet few of these have become foundations for democracy. Failed transitions, subsequent instability, and violent conflict make it clear that democracy cannot...

Thomas Carl Lundberg critically examines the claim that those members of Britain's devolved assemblies who are elected by party list proportional representation are somehow 'second-class' representatives. The Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly...

""A View of the Constitution of the United States of America"" is a book written by William Rawle in 1829. The book provides a detailed analysis of the United States Constitution, its history, and its interpretation. Rawle, a prominent lawyer and jurist,...

A Treatise On Constitutional Conventions: Their History, Powers, And Modes Of Proceeding (1887) by John Alexander Jameson is a comprehensive examination of the role and function of constitutional conventions in the United States. The book provides a...

This collection brings together historians, political scientists and legal scholars to explore the Anglo-American origins of impeachment and its use in the USA. It explores the history of impeachment and how it developed in British history, the adoption...

Ce document est un compte-rendu détaillé des délibérations de la commission chargée de la révision du Pacte Fédéral de 1815, un accord qui établissait les règles du gouvernement fédéral suisse. Le livre comprend les procès-verbaux des réunions de cette...

Delve into the archives of the Tennessee House of Representatives with this fascinating journal chronicling the proceedings of the 1796 session in Knoxville. This valuable historical resource offers a window into the political and social climate of early...

Originally published in 1908, this influential book by future president Woodrow Wilson provides a detailed analysis of the structure and function of the American government. With its clear explanations and insightful commentary, Constitutional Government...

This book provides a detailed analysis of the constitutional developments that took place in Peru between 2006 and 2010, during the presidency of Alan García. Drawing on a range of sources, including interviews with key players in the political process,...

This document is a key historical artifact in the development of Danish democracy. It outlines the constitution of the Kingdom of Denmark, including its system of government, its legal code, and its protection of individual rights and freedoms. An...

This collection of early English and American political documents includes some of the foundational texts of Western democracy, including the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the US Constitution. The book provides helpful commentary and analysis...

Cette collection d'ouvrages couvre la politique constitutionnelle et le gouvernement représentatif en France à l'époque de sa publication en 1818. Écrits par Benjamin Constant, un homme politique, écrivain et intellectuel français, ces ouvrages...

Dive into the fascinating world of British politics with this comprehensive collection of parliamentary debates. From the Reform Bill of 1832 to the onset of the First World War, these debates offer a unique window into the political and social history...

Bernard's work is a detailed analysis of the British constitution, comparing theory with practice throughout history. He also examines the reforms of the 19th century and debates their conformity with constitutional principles. A thought-provoking read...

This book presents the debates and proceedings of the Virginia Convention of 1788, which was called to consider ratification of the United States Constitution. With its detailed insights into the views of the framers of the Constitution and the debates...