Government By All The People

Government By All The People: Or The Initiative, The Referendum, And The Recall As Instruments Of Democracy (1912) by Wilcox, Delos Franklin is a book that explores the concept of direct democracy in the United States. The author argues that the traditional representative democracy model is flawed and that the people should have a more direct say in the decision-making process. The book discusses three specific tools of direct democracy: the initiative, the referendum, and the recall. The initiative allows citizens to propose new laws or changes to existing laws, while the referendum allows citizens to vote directly on proposed laws or changes. The recall is a process by which citizens can remove elected officials from office before their term is up. Wilcox provides historical context for these tools, tracing their origins back to ancient Greece and Switzerland, and explains how they have been implemented in various states across the US. He also addresses common criticisms of direct democracy, such as the potential for mob rule and the possibility of special interest groups manipulating the system. Overall, Government By All The People is a comprehensive exploration of direct democracy and its potential to improve American democracy. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in political theory, American history, or the current state of American democracy.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.