Publisher's Synopsis
The Cyclopedia of American Government Volume 2: Finance-Presentment, originally published in 1914, is a comprehensive reference book written by Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin. The book provides a detailed exploration of various topics related to American government, with a particular focus on finance and presentment. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of government finance and presentment. The first section provides an overview of the history of American finance, including discussions of taxation, budgeting, and public debt. The second section explores the role of the federal government in finance, covering topics such as the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve System, and the national debt. The third section of the book focuses on state and local finance, including discussions of state budgets, municipal bonds, and taxation. The fourth section covers the topic of presentment, which refers to the act of presenting a bill or other financial document for payment. This section discusses the legal and procedural aspects of presentment, as well as the various types of financial instruments that may be presented. Throughout the book, McLaughlin provides detailed explanations of complex financial concepts and procedures, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and professionals in the field of American government. The book also includes numerous charts, tables, and other visual aids to help readers better understand the material. Overall, the Cyclopedia of American Government Volume 2: Finance-Presentment is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work that remains relevant to this day.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.
