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Author : United States. Department of State
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Initiative in Switzerland written by United States. Department of State and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States; Dept; Of State
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331292944
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (929 download)
Download or read book The Initiative in Switzerland (Classic Reprint) written by United States; Dept; Of State and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Initiative in Switzerland Only a slight parallel can be drawn between Switzerland and the United States. The Swiss constitution was modeled to a certain extent upon American lines; there are political divisions that correspond roughly to the American States, and both countries are republics. Here, however, the resemblance ceases. The form of government is in many respects dissimilar, and the fundamental matter of constitutionality of Swiss laws has not reached its ultimate development. Switzerland contains 16,000 square miles and is one-half as large as the State of Maine. It is subdivided into 22 Cantons, 3 of which are repartitioned into half Cantons, and the sevary in size from Graubunden, with 2,765 square miles, to Zug; with 22 square miles, and in population from Berne, with 620,205 inhabitants, to Unterwalden, with 13,360 inhabitants. Switzerland is not a rich country and its soil is not generous. Its boundaries can not extend, and it can not annex any new territory. Every square foot of available land is cultivated, and even the few whisps of grass on the steep slopes are gathered and carried to the valleys. The population is largely rural. There are only 18 cities and towns containing more than 10,000 inhabitants, and of these only 3 with over 100,000 - Zurich, Basel, and Geneva. The people are industrious. Taxes are high, wages are low. Their great industries are the growth of necessity; the manufacture from relatively low-priced imported raw materials of high-priced specialties for export - embroidery, silks, watches, machines. Switzerland has no coal or iron mines. The main railways (1,500 miles), the telegraph and telephone systems are owned and operated by the Government, and the manufacture of powder, the sale of salt, and the production of alcohol are government monopolies. Switzerland has no coast line and no colonies. There is no organized corruption. What graft exists is upon such a small scale as to be virtually nil. Every man knows his neighbors business. There are rich people, it is true, but no overpowering capitalistic oppression. This is probably not so much on account of restrictive laws as by reason of the natural resources, or, more properly speaking, lack of resources, of the country. From 3,000 to 5,000 out of a population of 3,525,256 emigrate yearly to better their condition. Most of them go to the United States. The upper house of Congress, called the Council of States, exercises none of the checks of the American Senate. It does not concur in appointments, which are made by the Federal Council alone, and it is virtually only a second House of Representatives, consisting of two members from each Canton. In the Cantons the great difference between the Swiss and the American systems is that the Cantons possess an assembly of only one chamber, together with an executive council of several members, which acts as a unit similar to the Federal Council. There is no one-man power in Switzerland, as all executive power is placed in the hands of boards or commissions. These have the appointing power, and in the Federal Government the council appoints even the letter carriers and telegraph operators. The organization of Swiss citizenship is so fundamentally different from that of the United States that it must be considered. Primarily, a Swiss is a citizen of the community (Gemeinde) to which his family belongs, and he possesses certain rights in this community of which he can not be deprived; - interest in the profit of commune property, etc. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com"
Author : Carl S. Vrooman
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780428748364
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (483 download)
Download or read book Initiative and Referendum in Switzerland: A Memorial Relative to the Initiative and Referendum in Switzerland (Classic Reprint) written by Carl S. Vrooman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-10 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Initiative and Referendum in Switzerland: A Memorial Relative to the Initiative and Referendum in Switzerland The referendum is in the air and you can not escape it. You meet it at every turn; you hear of it in the restaurants, on steamship docks, in the railroad trains. Almost every chance acquaintance has at least a word to say regarding it. It was but a few hours after I had unpacked my luggage at Lucerne that I began to hear of it and its benefits. Next to me at the table d'hote dinner sat a big raw boned Texan and beside him a small Swiss gentleman with a pointed beard. Their conversation bore upon this interesting institution, which my compatriot was by no means sure could be adopted with profit by the United States. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Frankenthal Leo J
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781355449027
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (49 download)
Download or read book The Initiative in Switzerland written by Frankenthal Leo J and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-04 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Charles Homer Talbot
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333458751
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (587 download)
Download or read book The Initiative and Referendum written by Charles Homer Talbot and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Initiative and Referendum: State Legislation Borgeaud, charles. Practical results which have attended the introduction of the referendum in Switzerland. Arena. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : William Denison McCrackan
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Swiss Solutions of American Problems written by William Denison McCrackan and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Denison McCrackan
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781527630307
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Swiss Solutions of American Problems (Classic Reprint) written by William Denison McCrackan and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Swiss Solutions of American Problems Article 121 of the Federal Constitution declares The Popular Initiative may be used when Swiss voters present a petition for the enactment, the abolition, or the alteration of certain articles of the Federal Constitution. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Massachusetts Constitutional Convention
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265122112
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (221 download)
Download or read book The Initiative and Referendum written by Massachusetts Constitutional Convention and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Initiative and Referendum: Submitted to the Constitutional Convention by the Commission to Compile Information and Data for the Use of the Constitutional Convention Yet two hundred and fifty years before South Dakota adopted this Swiss novelty, the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were experimenting with simple forms of the Initiative and Referendum, and almost every present-day variety of these devices finds interesting analogue if not distinct precedent in the practice of the founders of this Commonwealth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Nathan Haskell Dole
Publisher : Emereo Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781486498604
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (986 download)
Download or read book The Spell of Switzerland - The Original Classic Edition written by Nathan Haskell Dole and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of The Spell of Switzerland. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Nathan Haskell Dole, which is now, at last, again available to you. Get the PDF and EPUB NOW as well. Included in your purchase you have The Spell of Switzerland in EPUB AND PDF format to read on any tablet, eReader, desktop, laptop or smartphone simultaneous - Get it NOW. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside The Spell of Switzerland: Look inside the book: But when, as the Wordsworth line has it, “Ruth was left half desolate” (though her father did not “take another mate”), and they showed me how delightfully I could dispose of my library and have an open fire on cold winter evenings, and what a perfect position was, as it were, destined for my baby grand—for I am devoted to music—en amateur, of course,—I yielded, and for ten happy years, saw Ruth grow from a young girl into the woman “nobly planned, to warn, to comfort and command.” ...We three happened to be together one morning and I had the curiosity to ask them, as intelligent men, what they thought of the “initiative and referendum,” which I understood was a characteristic Swiss institution, and which a good many Americans believed ought to be introduced into our American system of conducting affairs, as being more truly democratic than entrusting the settlement of great questions to our Representatives in Congress or in Legislature assembled.
Author : Edwin M. Bacon
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265189962
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (899 download)
Download or read book Direct Elections and Law-Making by Popular Vote written by Edwin M. Bacon and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Direct Elections and Law-Making by Popular Vote: The Initiative, the Referendum the Recall, Commission Government for Cities Preferential Voting Bibliography printed at the end of the book, from which, together with first-hand documents and correspondence, its material has been drawn, the authorities being named in footnotes. The intent is simply to bring the essential points to the at tention of citizens, that they may have a full com prehension of the nature and tendencies of the system which they are asked to substitute for the system established by the founders of the Republic. Incompleteness must of necessity characterize such a work as this covering a movement in pro gross and changing in aspects, here and there, as it bounds on. The data are brought up to the spring of 1912, when measures for the introduc tion of the devices in whole or in part are pend ing in various States. Accordingly a supplement ary edition may later be brought out revising the present issue, and bringing the text to date. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : H. P. Picot
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780267659937
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (599 download)
Download or read book The British Interned in Switzerland (Classic Reprint) written by H. P. Picot and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The British Interned in Switzerland I have said elsewhere, and perhaps I may be permitted a repetition, that the sense of a possible all-world-brotherhood had one of its happiest demonstrations in the attitude of the Swiss people towards the unfortunate sufferers of the war. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Virginia Carroll Pemberton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781330683088
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (83 download)
Download or read book Letters from Italy, Switzerland and Germany (Classic Reprint) written by Virginia Carroll Pemberton and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Letters From Italy, Switzerland and Germany Our little friend Barron, six years of age, delights to hear about my beautiful trip to Europe, but he invariably closes our tete-a-tete saying, emphatically and defiantly, "But there's nothing in Europe as good as America." I commend his patriotism, yet am pleased that more than once he has asked his mother to carry him to Europe "to see St. Peter's, the Sea of Ice, and that big St. Bernard dog." It is with the hope of giving pleasure to many young friends, also those of larger growth, that this little volume is published. I would that it might even strengthen the desire of some people unto determination to see the invaluable art-treasures and to enjoy the charming scenery of Europe, enhanced by association with the heroic deeds and beautiful romances of many centuries. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Nathan Haskell Dole
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780365186809
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (868 download)
Download or read book The Spell of Switzerland (Classic Reprint) written by Nathan Haskell Dole and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Spell of Switzerland The present book is cast in the guise of fic tion. The vague and flitting forms of my niece and her three children are wholly figments of the imagination. No such person as Will Allerton enters my doorway. The Moto, which does such magical service in transporting Emile and his admirers from place to place is as unreal as Solomon's Carpet. After Lord Sheffield and his family had started back from a visit to Gibbon at Lau Sanne, his daughter, Maria T. Holroyd, wrote the historian: I do not know what strange charm there is in Switzerland that makes every body desirous of returning there. It is the aim of this book to express that charm. It lies not merely in heaped-up masses of moun tains, in wonderfully beautiful lakes, in mys terious glaciers, in rainbow-adorned waterfalls; it is largely due to the association with human beings. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Anna Forgács
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1035311216
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (353 download)
Download or read book Referendum Authorization Procedures in Europe written by Anna Forgács and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. Exploring the referendum practices of eight European states, this book unpacks the intricacies of the institutional and procedural settings of referendum authorization to reach an equilibrium between the exercise of popular sovereignty and the protection of rule of law. The book also examines how, by authorizing certain issues and refusing others, state institutions can exercise considerable control over the whole referendum process.
Author : W. D. Howells
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780365380252
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (82 download)
Download or read book A Little Swiss Sojourn (Classic Reprint) written by W. D. Howells and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Little Swiss Sojourn For sale by all éooksel/ers, or 2011! Be sent by the pzzbzzs/zers, postage prepazd, on recapi ofprzce. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20399 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Pursuit of Belief - Christian Classics Collection written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 20399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pursuit of Belief - Christian Classics Collection encapsulates an extraordinary confluence of theological inquiry, philosophical meditation, and literary artistry. This anthology traverses a vast temporal landscape, from the patristic period to the threshold of the contemporary, gathering a multitude of voices that have shaped Christian thought and the broader cultural legacy of humanity. It juxtaposes the divine comedy of Dante Alighieri with the existential musings of Friedrich Nietzsche, the transcendental reflections of Ralph Waldo Emerson with the spiritual allegories of John Bunyan, and the mystic insights of St. Teresa of Ávila with the practical Christianity of Charles M. Sheldon, showcasing an unparalleled range of literary styles and theological perspectives. The collection stands as a testimony to the enduring dialogue between faith and reason, individual belief and societal norms. The contributing authors and editors, drawn from varied epochs and geographies, reflect a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts. Figures like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Leo Tolstoy stand alongside St. Augustine and Martin Luther, exemplifying the anthologys alignment with significant historical and literary movements. This diversity not only illuminates the multifaceted nature of Christian thought but also demonstrates how these varied voices contribute to a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the anthologys central themes. Such an assemblage encourages readers to discern the intricate relationships between faith, culture, and personal conviction across different periods and places. The Pursuit of Belief - Christian Classics Collection is an indispensable volume for those interested in the intersection of faith, literature, and philosophy. It offers readers the unique opportunity to engage with a wide array of perspectives and themes, encouraging a comprehensive exploration of Christian belief as both a personal journey and a collective experience. This anthology is not merely a scholarly endeavor but a voyage through time and thought, inviting readers to ponder profound questions and explore the myriad ways in which the pursuit of belief shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. As such, it is highly recommended for students, scholars, and anyone with a keen interest in the historical and philosophical dimensions of faith.
Author : Philip L. Dubois
Publisher : Algora Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0875863124
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Lawmaking by Initiative written by Philip L. Dubois and published by Algora Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the history of the initiative process and the major issues that have arisen during its increasing use in recent years. By elucidating the problems that have arisen and their possible solutions, the authors seek both to inform the debate about the wisdom of the initiative and to offer suggestions for improvement to jurisdictions that choose to use the process. With the aid of more than 40 charts and tables, the authors compare the major features of the initiative in the American jurisdictions that have adopted the procedure-24 states and the District of Columbia. They draw particularly on the experience in California, the most frequent U.S. user of the initiative and a major battleground in the development of ideas about the process. The book also discusses the use of the initiative in other countries, particularly Switzerland, where the process originated and the only other major country in the world that makes extensive use of the initiative today.
