Parlamentsrecht und Parlamentspraxis der Schweizerischen Bundesversammlung

The parliament is at the heart of democracy: Every state action requires a legal basis established by the parliament. The participation of the people in the legislative process is contingent upon laws passed by the parliament. This work thoroughly examines the individual responsibilities of the parliament and presents the complex parliamentary procedures. The development of parliamentary law and practice over the past ten years calls for a completely revised edition. Approximately 40% of the article comments contain significant changes compared to the first edition, while smaller updates were necessary in almost every comment. The commentary includes about 70 critiques of current practices and around 50 proposals de lege ferenda. - The only comprehensive scientific representation of parliamentary law and practice, both historical and contemporary - Essential for a deeper understanding of parliamentary responsibilities and procedures - Numerous critical suggestions for improvements in law and practice - Complete review of the scientific literature on the Federal Assembly. Editors: Martin Graf, lic. phil. hist., former Secretary of the State Political Commissions of the Federal Councils, Parliamentary Services; Andrea Caroni, Dr. iur., MPA (Harvard), Member of the Council of States, Lawyer, Lecturer in Public Law at the University of St. Gallen.