This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... vn CUBBENT REFOBM MOVEMENTS DEMAND AND ABE MAKING CHANGES IN THE LAW In stating these measures, instead of using the judicial form, we will adopt in a large degree the language of those who are advocating the various movements in order to present them with something like the form and force that ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... vn CUBBENT REFOBM MOVEMENTS DEMAND AND ABE MAKING CHANGES IN THE LAW In stating these measures, instead of using the judicial form, we will adopt in a large degree the language of those who are advocating the various movements in order to present them with something like the form and force that characterizes them as they come before our legislative bodies demanding their increased recognition in the law. (1) Direct legislation. The Initiative and Eeferendum; in order that the people may have real and continuous control of the government instead of the mere privilege of periodic selection of a new set of masters, whose will during their term of office is the real sovereign power in place of the people's will. (2) Popular nominations. Direct nominations by popular petition only, in order to destroy the control over nominations which rings and bosses possess under the system of caucus and convention. (3) Proportional representation. Proportional representation, in order that every class and interest of substantial weight in each community shall be represented in true proportion in the legislative bodies that make the laws for that community. (4) Voting preferences. Preferential voting or majority choice, in order that single officers, like mayors, governors, etc., may no longer be subject to the election by a minority of the voters, as under our plurality system, but shall invariably be the choice of the majority. (5) Civil service reform. Extension of civil service system to the end that the "spoils system" may be entirely eliminated from political life. (6) Home rule for cities. Municipal home rule, or self-government in local affairs, such as the control of streets, water works, street railways, fire departments, etc., national...
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