The Commonwealth of Massachusetts : Commission to Compile Information and Data for the Use of the Constitutional Convention; Room 426, State House, Boston (Classic Reprint)

William B. Munro

ISBN 10: 0265177960 / ISBN 13: 9780265177969

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 314 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts : Commission to Compile Information and Data for the Use of the Constitutional Convention; Room 426, State House, Boston (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265177960
• ISBN 13: 9780265177969
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

A concise, readable history of Massachusetts’ governing roots and the rise of its Constitution.

It explains how the colony’s charter and early practices shaped today’s government, including the move from a merchant company charter to a semi‑independent Commonwealth.

The book traces the evolution of political institutions from the 1629 charter through the 1780 Constitution, showing how a two‑house legislature and annual elections emerged. It connects colonial governance to modern concepts of representation, law, and public administration in a clear, approachable way.

• Gives context for the fundamental laws and power structures of early Massachusetts
• Explains how the General Court evolved into a bicameral legislature
• Describes the roles of the Governor, Deputies, Assistants, and local government
• Offers historical notes on governance, society, and the separation of powers

Ideal for readers of Massachusetts history, constitutional study, and anyone curious about how colonial roots influence modern state government.