An Essay Toward Forming a More Complete Representation of the Commons of Great Britain (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Longley

9780483062313: An Essay Toward Forming a More Complete Representation of the Commons of Great Britain (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483062316 ISBN 13: 9780483062313

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical case for rethinking representation in Britain and how it could work

This nonfiction work lays out a bold, detailed plan to reform the structure and rules of Parliament. It blends foundational principles with concrete proposals to strengthen liberty, reduce corruption, and improve public trust.

The author presents a series of propositions—axioms about authority, gender roles, family and state, suffrage, and the organization of government—woven into a comprehensive system. The text argues for clear division of powers, accountable magistrates, and a legislature shaped by fairer representation and stricter controls. It also offers a specific blueprint for dividing electoral regions, nominating candidates, and running elections with ballots and public accountability.
What you’ll experience

A set of seven guiding axioms that underlie political authority and social order.
Proposals for structuring representation, including how to divide the country for elections and how to allocate seats.
Rules for nominations, voting, bribery prevention, and election administration to curb manipulation.
A discussion of the benefits and risks of different franchise models, with emphasis on public virtue and practical governance.

Ideal for readers of political philosophy, constitutional history, and reform-minded reformers seeking a clearer, more accountable system of government.

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