Finally, we considered whetherhomeruleimproved the situation for urban legislation.From theCambridge English Corpus
For those who recalled the 1912-14homerulecrisis, the scene was all too familiar.From theCambridge English Corpus
In one extract he had shown his contempt for the political pragmatism espoused by thehomeruleparty.From theCambridge English Corpus
The instrument of legislative action, however, became blunter with the adoption ofhomerule.From theCambridge English Corpus
Homeruleeffectively eliminated state access to the awarding of franchises and to the form of local government, both central issues in turnof-the-centur y politics.From theCambridge English Corpus
These patterns of legislative deference to local representatives and of continued state involvement in local issues did not end withhomerule.From theCambridge English Corpus
Homerulebroadened, rather than constricted, the scope of conflict on urban issues.From theCambridge English Corpus
Indeed, thesehomeruleresolutions enjoyed the unique distinction of being the only ones unanimously passed at the notoriously fractious conference.From theCambridge English Corpus
Withhomerule, conflict broadened, embracing interests outside of the city.From theCambridge English Corpus
This common wisdom has dissenters; scholars of intergovernmental relations have continued to focus on issues ofhomerule, centering their attention on problems of apportionment.From theCambridge English Corpus
Moreover,homeruleoften did not restrict the state's ability to interfere with the ever-important sphere of local taxation.From theCambridge English Corpus
Whilehomerulechanged the legislative context, it did not change the tendency of legislatures to defer to local delegates on special bills.From theCambridge English Corpus
As an unfulfilled possibility,homerulehas provoked much historical debate.From theCambridge English Corpus
Withhomerule, the situation changed somewhat.From theCambridge English Corpus
Although its constitution did not feature "homerule" provisions, the state's eighty-two counties retained significant formal authority and informal power relative to state-level actors and institutions.From theCambridge English Corpus
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