Government By All The People: Or The Initiative, The Referendum, And The Recall As Instruments Of Democracy (1912)

Government By All The People: Or The Initiative, The Referendum, And The Recall As Instruments Of Democracy (1912) is a book written by Delos Franklin Wilcox. The book discusses the concept of direct democracy, which involves giving citizens the power to make decisions through the use of the initiative, the referendum, and the recall. The author argues that these instruments of democracy can help to ensure that government is truly representative of the people and that their voices are heard. The book provides a historical overview of direct democracy and its use in various countries, as well as a discussion of its potential benefits and drawbacks. It also examines the role of political parties and interest groups in direct democracy and the challenges they pose. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of direct democracy and its potential for promoting greater citizen participation in government.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.