Direct Legislation By The People (1892)

By Nathan Cree

Book Overview

Direct Legislation By The People is a book written by Nathan Cree and first published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive study of the concept of direct democracy, which is the idea that citizens can directly participate in the decision-making process of government through voting on laws and policies. Cree argues that direct democracy is a more democratic form of government than representative democracy, which relies on elected officials to make decisions on behalf of the people. In the book, Cree explores the history of direct democracy, from ancient Athens to the Swiss cantons, and examines the practicalities of implementing direct democracy in modern societies. He discusses the benefits of direct democracy, including increased citizen participation, greater accountability of elected officials, and a more responsive government. He also addresses the criticisms of direct democracy, such as the potential for majority tyranny and the difficulty of ensuring that citizens are well-informed about the issues they are voting on.Cree proposes a system of direct legislation that would allow citizens to propose and vote on laws, bypassing the traditional legislative process. He outlines the steps necessary to implement such a system, including the use of citizen initiatives and referendums. He also discusses the role of political parties and interest groups in direct democracy, and the importance of a free and independent press in keeping citizens informed.Overall, Direct Legislation By The People is a seminal work on the concept of direct democracy and its potential to improve democratic governance. It remains relevant today as a source of inspiration for those seeking to reform and improve democratic systems around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164621394
• ISBN13: 9781164621393
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"