Primary Elections: A Study Of The History And Tendencies Of Primary Election Legislation (1908)

Primary Elections: A Study Of The History And Tendencies Of Primary Election Legislation (1908) is a book written by Charles Edward Merriam. The book provides a comprehensive study of the history and tendencies of primary election legislation. It explores the evolution of primary elections in the United States, beginning with their inception in the late 19th century and continuing through to the early 20th century. Merriam examines the various forms of primary elections, including open, closed, and semi-closed primaries, and analyzes their impact on the political process. The book also delves into the role of political parties in primary elections and the challenges they face in maintaining control over the nomination process. Merriam's work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American politics and the development of primary elections as a cornerstone of the democratic process.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.