The Referendum In America

The Referendum In America, written by Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer and published in 1900, is a comprehensive examination of the use of the referendum in the United States. The book explores the history of the initiative and other aspects of popular government in the country. The referendum, a process by which citizens can vote directly on proposed laws or changes to the constitution, was a relatively new concept at the time of publication. Oberholtzer examines the origins of the referendum in Switzerland and how it was adopted and adapted in the United States. The book also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of the referendum as a tool of democracy. Oberholtzer argues that the referendum allows citizens to have a more direct say in the laws that affect them, but also cautions that it can be used to bypass the representatives and undermine the legislative process. In addition to the referendum, the book covers other aspects of popular government in the United States, such as the initiative, which allows citizens to propose laws directly, and the recall, which allows citizens to remove elected officials from office before their term is up. Overall, The Referendum In America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of democracy in the United States. It provides a detailed analysis of the referendum and its place in American politics, as well as a broader perspective on the evolution of popular government in the country.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.