The Unicameral Legislature was first published in 1938. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.Here is a concise discussion of the movement for one-house legislatures, which began in Ohio and Oregon in 1912, took new impetus when Nebraska adopted the reform in 1934, and grew to striking proportions in 1937 when forty amendments proposing single chambers were considered in twenty-one states.Professor Johnson describes the historical process by which the two-house form was established in America following early experience with a single house, and he discusses the problems that have given rise to current dissatisfaction with the established system.There is a review of unicameralism in England, Canada, and other countries. This volume offers suggestive information on more phases of the subject than can be found in any other book.
Unlock the intricacies of legislative systems with "Unicameralism," a pivotal addition to the "Political Science" series. This essential read dives deep into unicameral legislatures, revealing their structures, benefits, and challenges. Understanding unicameralism is crucial for grasping modern governance, offering invaluable insights for professionals and students alike. 1: Unicameralism: Discover the core principles of unicameralism and its significance in legislative systems. 2: Parliament: Examine the role of unicameral parliaments in shaping national policies and ensuring effective representation. 3: Congress: Delve into unicameral congresses and their influence on legislative processes compared to bicameral systems. 4: Senate: Understand the contrast between unicameral legislatures and bicameral senates, including their roles and responsibilities. 5: Bicameralism: Investigate the differences between unicameralism and bicameralism, focusing on the advantages and limitations of each. 6: German Bundesrat: Explore the Bundesrat’s role and its impact on governance, highlighting unicameral principles in federal processes. 7: Legislative Assembly: Learn about unicameral legislative assemblies and their effectiveness within various governmental frameworks. 8: Chamber of Deputies: Analyze the role of unicameral chambers of deputies in contributing to legislative efficiency and public representation. 9: Tricameralism: Understand tricameralism and its implications for legislative systems, contrasting it with unicameral frameworks. 10: Speaker (Politics): Discover the speaker's role in a unicameral legislature and their influence on legislative governance. 11: Member of Parliament: Investigate the roles of members in a unicameral parliament and their impact on legislation. 12: Landtag: Explore Landtag's role in unicameralism, focusing on regional legislative contributions. 13: Upper House: Compare unicameral systems with bicameral ones featuring an upper house, examining pros and cons. 14: State Government: Analyze interactions between unicameral legislatures and state governments. 15: List of Enacting Clauses: Review legal frameworks and enacting clauses relevant to unicameral legislatures. 16: Legislative Districts of the Philippines: Explore legislative districts in the Philippines within a unicameral context. 17: Chamber of States: Understand the concept of a chamber of states and its implications for governance. 18: Multicameralism: Delve into multicameralism and its contrasts with unicameralism. 19: Landtag of Prussia: Examine the Landtag of Prussia and its historical influence on unicameral systems. 20: House of Representatives: Analyze unicameral houses of representatives and their impact on policy. 21: List of Abolished Upper Houses: Review abolished upper houses and their relevance to unicameralism.
Despite the importance of second chambers to the success of constitutional democracies around the world, today many fundamental questions about bicameralism remain understudied and undertheorized. What makes bicameral reform so difficult? Why choose bicameralism over unicameralism? What are the constitutional values of bicameralism? This innovative book addresses these questions and many more from comparative, doctrinal, empirical, historical and theoretical perspectives.
