Democracy's privileged few : legislative privilege and democratic norms in the British and American constitutions / Josh Chafetz.

Author/creator Chafetz, Joshua A., 1979-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press, ©2007.
Descriptionx, 307 pages ; 25 cm
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Subjects

Contents Lex parliamenti vs. lex terrae -- Political questions and nonjusticiability -- Free speech in Parliament -- Free speech in Congress -- Freedom from civil arrest and legal process for members of Parliament -- Freedom from civil arrest for members of Congress -- Disputed parliamentary elections -- Disputed congressional elections -- Breach of privilege and contempt of Parliament -- Punishment by Congress.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 241-294) and index.
LCCN 2006014036
ISBN0300113250 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780300113259

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks K3324.C47 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold