How Long to Read Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America

How Long Does it Take to Read Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 25 minutes to read Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America by Silvio Bedini

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Description

When the First Fed. Congress convened in N.Y. City, an urgent priority of the newly formed legis. branch of the gov¿t. of the U.S. was formation of its org. It is not surprising that it was formed of two bodies, similar to those of the British Parliament. Next in order was the formulation of rules for the conduct of both of its chambers, & the selection of appropriate officials & devices to represent their authority. Following British practice once more, the new House of Rep. & the Senate appointed Sergeants-at-Arms. As symbols of the their authority, the House of Rep. adopted the mace, & the Senate used a gavel to bring the body to order. These symbols of authority are discussed in this study, which also discusses the gavel of the Amer. Philos. Soc. Ill.

How long is Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America?

Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America by Silvio Bedini is 84 pages long, and a total of 21,336 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 56 minutes to read Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America aloud.

What Reading Level is Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America?

Mace and the Gavel: Symbols of Government in America is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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