Florida Contested Election of United States Senator (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of Senatorial elections in the United States, examining a pivotal case that tested the boundaries of electoral law. The author meticulously analyzes legal precedents, parliamentary decisions, and judicial reports to shed light on the fundamental principles governing such elections. Drawing parallels to ancient Roman practices and citing examples from English common law, the book explores the legal significance of blank votes and the concept of majority rule. It unravels the nuances of electoral processes, providing insights into the delicate balance between the autonomy of state legislatures and the ultimate authority of the Senate in determining the validity of Senatorial elections. Through a comprehensive examination of a contested election in Florida, the book underscores the crucial role of legal principles in shaping the outcomes of political contests, offering valuable lessons for understanding the intricacies of American electoral jurisprudence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Florida Contested Election of United States Senator (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Edwin McMasters Stanton
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332738214
- ISBN 13
- 9781332738212
- Seller catalogs
- Political Theory and History
A thorough cross-examination of constitutional power, state law, and how elections are decided when ballots are unclear. This work centers on Edwin M. Stanton’s argument in the Florida contested election case of 1852, presented before a U.S. Senate select committee.
This edition frames the stakes and the method, showing how judges and lawmakers have used precedent, common law, and constitutional text to determine legitimacy in a high-stakes political dispute. It offers a window into 19th‑century legal reasoning and how it shaped the way elections are understood and resolved.
- Read a detailed, courtroom-style argument about the nature and limits of legislative power in elections.
- Explore how the author relies on constitutional provisions and historical precedents to interpret votes and blanks.
- See how jurists and scholars influenced decisions on electoral fairness and representation.
- Understand the historical context of Florida’s contested Senate seat and its impact on constitutional practice.
Ideal for readers of legal history, constitutional law, and 19th‑century American politics who want to understand how foundational rules guide judgments in election disputes.
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