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Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law Volume 28 download book

Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law Volume 28 download book

Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law Volume 28. Columbia University Science

Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law Volume 28
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Author: Columbia University Science
Number of Pages: 168 pages
Published Date: 01 May 2012
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: English
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781232269335
File size: 47 Mb
File Name: Studies.in.History,.Economics,.and.Public.Law.Volume.28.pdf
Download Link: Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law Volume 28
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: ...asked the reasons why the governor and council could not join with the burgesses in the selection of a speaker. The candidate was chosen by a plurality vote, but resigned and another was chosen. At all times the speaker had to be confirmed by the governor. In 1758 the governor was instructed to separate the offices of speaker and treasurer, but he did not do so. In his control over the council the governor had at times almost enough power to dictate legislation. In 1676 authority to suspend the councilors was given to the governor, though he was answerable to the king for his suspensions. Even as early as 1641 Berkeley was authorized to proceed against any councilor at any meeting of six or more councilors.1 In theory the councilors were appointed by the king; but the appointments were usually made, either directly by the governor, or by the king on the governor's recommendation. Early in the eighteenth century it was determined that there should be at least nine councilors. To make sure of this number the governor was authorized to keep the council up to nine by appointing persons to fill vacancies. After this the number was seldom more than nine, and thus the governor filled most of the vacancies.2 The governor, having such control over the appointment and tenure of councilors, and having some of the rights of members of the upper house, being commonly its presiding officer, it must be clear, could, if he wished, exercise much influence on that house. As all legislation had 1 De Jarnette Pap., i, 210, (Virginia State Lib.) Berkeley was also given authority to appoint many other officers and, like every executive who has power to fill offices, he had much opportunity to influence assemblymen. 'See page 136. to pass the council as well as the burgesses, it ...

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