Senates and Upper Chambers: Their Use and Function in the Modern State, With a Chapter on the Reform of the House of Lords (Classic Reprint)

Temperley, Harold W. V.

ISBN 10: 1331202574 / ISBN 13: 9781331202578

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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368 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.76 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Senates and Upper Chambers: Their Use and Function in the Modern State, With a Chapter on the Reform of the House of Lords (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331202574
• ISBN 13: 9781331202578
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms

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Synopsis

Explore how upper chambers in democracies shape governance, from historical powers to modern reforms, in Senates and Upper Chambers: Their Use and Function in the Modern State, With a Chapter on the Reform of the House of Lords.

This work surveys the use and reform of upper houses in England and across the world. It discusses who sits in these chambers, the balance of power with the lower house, and the arguments behind different reform plans, including both Conservative and Liberal proposals.

- How upper chambers are composed across different states and eras
- The role of money bills and the debate over the financial veto
- Methods used to resolve disagreements between chambers, including joint sessions and conferences
- Proposed reforms, from elected or life peers to mixed models and constitutional safeguards

Ideal for readers of constitutional history, political science, and comparative legislation seeking a clear, grounded overview of upper chambers and reform debates.