The Initiative And Referendum: State Legislation (1910)

By Charles Homer Talbot, Laura Scott, S. Gale Lowrie

Book Overview

The Initiative And Referendum: State Legislation is a book written by Charles Homer Talbot and originally published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the initiative and referendum processes in American state legislation. The initiative process allows citizens to propose new laws or changes to existing laws by collecting a certain number of signatures on a petition. The referendum process allows citizens to vote on laws that have already been passed by the legislature. Talbot's book covers the history and development of the initiative and referendum, as well as the legal and political implications of these processes. He also examines the practical aspects of implementing these processes, including the signature-gathering process, the role of the media, and the impact on political campaigns. The book is considered a seminal work on the initiative and referendum, and has been cited in numerous court cases and scholarly works. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American politics, legislative processes, and citizen participation in government.Also Includes Certified Public Accountants By Laura Scott, Corrupt Practices At Elections By S. Gale Lowrie, And State Legislation Concerning Tuberculosis By Leo F. Tiefenthaler.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: 1165114151
• ISBN13: 9781165114153
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"