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Making We The People
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Author : Chaihark Hahm
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-12-10
Making We The People written by Chaihark Hahm and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-10 with Law categories.
What does it mean to say that it is 'We the People' who 'ordain and establish' a constitution? Who are those sovereign people, and how can they do so? Interweaving history and theory, constitutional scholar Chaihark Hahm and political theorist Sung Ho Kim attempt to answer these perennial questions by revisiting the constitutional politics of postwar Japan and Korea. Together, these experiences demonstrate the infeasibility of the conventional assumption that there is a clearly bounded sovereign 'people' prior to constitution-making that stands apart from both outside influence and troubled historical legacies. The authors argue that 'We the People' only emerges through a deeply transformative politics of constitutional founding and, as such, a democratic constitution and its putative author are mutually constitutive. Highly original and genuinely multidisciplinary, this book will be of interest to democratic theorists and scholars of comparative constitutionalism as well as observers of ongoing constitutional debates in Japan and Korea.
Making We The People
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Author : Chaihark Hahm
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-12-10
Making We The People written by Chaihark Hahm and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-10 with Law categories.
This book examines Japan and Korea's post-World War II constitutional history to challenge enduring assumptions about the nature of constitution-making.
We The People
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Author : Erwin Chemerinsky
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2018-11-13
We The People written by Erwin Chemerinsky and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-13 with Law categories.
"This work will become the defining text on progressive constitutionalism — a parallel to Thomas Picketty’s contribution but for all who care deeply about constitutional law. Beautifully written and powerfully argued, this is a masterpiece." --Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law School, and author of Free Culture Worried about what a super conservative majority on the Supreme Court means for the future of civil liberties? From gun control to reproductive health, a conservative court will reshape the lives of all Americans for decades to come. The time to develop and defend a progressive vision of the U.S. Constitution that protects the rights of all people is now. University of California Berkeley Dean and respected legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky expertly exposes how conservatives are using the Constitution to advance their own agenda that favors business over consumers and employees, and government power over individual rights. But exposure is not enough. Progressives have spent too much of the last forty-five years trying to preserve the legacy of the Warren Court’s most important rulings and reacting to the Republican-dominated Supreme Courts by criticizing their erosion of rights—but have not yet developed a progressive vision for the Constitution itself. Yet, if we just look to the promise of the Preamble—liberty and justice for all—and take seriously its vision, a progressive reading of the Constitution can lead us forward as we continue our fight ensuring democratic rule, effective government, justice, liberty, and equality. Includes the Complete Constitution and Amendments of the United States of America
Our Undemocratic Constitution
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Author : Sanford Levinson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008
Our Undemocratic Constitution written by Sanford Levinson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Law categories.
Levinson argues that too many of our Constitution's provisions promote either unjust or ineffective government. Under the existing blueprint, we can neither rid ourselves of incompetent presidents nor assure continuity of government following catastrophic attacks. Less important, perhaps, but certainly problematic, is the appointment of Supreme Court judges for life. Adding insult to injury, the United States Constitution is the most difficult to amend or update of any constitution currently existing in the world today. Democratic debate leaves few stones unturned, but we tend to take our basic constitutional structures for granted. Levinson boldly challenges the American people to undertake a long overdue public discussion on how they might best reform this most hallowed document and construct a constitution adequate to our democratic values. "Admirably gutsy and unfashionable." --Michael Kinsley, The New York Times "Bold, bracingly unromantic, and filled with illuminating insights. He accomplishes an unlikely feat, which is to make a really serious argument for a new constitutional convention, one that is founded squarely on democratic ideals." --Cass R. Sunstein, The New Republic "Everyone who cares about how our government works should read this thoughtful book." --Washington Lawyer
Compromise And The American Founding
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Author : Alin Fumurescu
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019-09-05
Compromise And The American Founding written by Alin Fumurescu and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-05 with History categories.
An original interpretation of 'the people's two bodies' that illuminates the opposite attitudes toward compromise throughout the American founding.
We The People S
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Author : Claire Charters
language : en
Publisher: Victoria University Press
Release Date : 2013-01-01
We The People S written by Claire Charters and has been published by Victoria University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Political Science categories.
The analyses in this book focus on the participation of the people within New Zealand’s system of government. The chapters provide a thorough examination of the government’s size, accessibility, structure, electoral system, and active committees in order to explain trends in the participation of sub-state actors, such as indigenous peoples and other minority groups.
We The People
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Author : Aura Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Release Date : 2020-07-01
We The People written by Aura Lewis and has been published by Wide Eyed Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
See the US Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy. With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested the American political system over the last several years, including the violent overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution, the bedrock of U.S. politics. As part of the critical discussion of current events at school and at home, inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly answered – and new ones raised – by a mix of striking illustrations and clear, engaging text, including passages from the Constitution given in plain English. As well as a detailed history covering the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all Amendments, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at large. We The People shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper, the US Constitution is a living, evolving rule book that is as relevant today as it has ever been. A fresh take on a monumental document, navigating in style its history and its life today. Excerpts from the Constitution are presented here in plain English to help young thinkers better understand the role it plays in everyday life. Accessible, energetic text accompanied by contemporary, powerful illustrations allows children aged 10 and older to re-think the Constitution in a totally new way. A balanced examination that does not shy away from addressing the difficulties of interpreting and adapting the Constitution for the modern world. We The People takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows off the dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next generation.
A More Perfect Union
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Author : Ben Carson, MD
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2015-10-06
A More Perfect Union written by Ben Carson, MD and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-06 with Political Science categories.
Dear Reader, Many people have wondered why I’ve been speaking out on controversial issues for the last few years. They say I’ve never held political office. I’m not a constitutional scholar. I’m not even a lawyer. All I can say to that is “Guilty as charged.” It’s true that I’ve never voted for a budget America could not afford. I’ve never raised anyone’s taxes. And I’ve never promised a lobbyist anything in exchange for a donation. Luckily, none of that really matters. Our founding fathers didn’t want a permanent governing class of professional politicians. They wanted a republic, in Lincoln’s words, "of the people, by the people, and for the people." A country where any farmer, small-business owner, manual laborer, or doctor could speak up and make a difference. I believe that making a difference starts with understanding our amazing founding document, the U.S. Constitution. And as someone who has performed brain surgery thousands of times, I can assure you that the Constitution isn’t brain surgery. The founders wrote it for ordinary men and women, in clear, precise, simple language. They intentionally made it short enough to read in a single sitting and to carry in your pocket. I wrote this book to encourage every citizen to read and think about the Constitution, and to help defend it from those who misinterpret and undermine it. In our age of political correctness it’s especially important to defend the Bill of Rights, which guarantees our freedom to speak, bear arms, practice our religion, and much more. The Constitution isn’t history—it’s about your life in America today. And defending it is about what kind of country our children and grandchildren will inherit. I hope you’ll enjoy learning about the fascinating ways that the founders established the greatest democracy in history—and the ways that recent presidents, congresses, and courts have threatened that democracy. As the Preamble says, the purpose of the Constitution is to create a more perfect union. My goal is to empower you to help protect that union and secure the blessings of liberty. Sincerely, Ben Carson
We The People
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Author : Gary Barbknecht
language : en
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Release Date : 2010-07
We The People written by Gary Barbknecht and has been published by Dog Ear Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07 with categories.
Are you concerned about the growing National Debt? Are you unemployed and can't find a job? Do you believe that our government is out of control? Do you feel helpless and don't know what to do to help? If you answered these questions with a YES then you need to look into the principles of this book and get started learning how one person can join up with many others to make changes that will fix these problems. Inside this book are many common sense suggestions about what needs to be looked into in America and what can be done to start making the changes necessary to create more jobs, getting control of the government and reducing the national debt. Learn what others are doing and find out why the Tea Party Movement is the way to get our country back. Gary Barbknecht grew up on a farm in rural Indiana attending school in a small town. His mother was a 4th grade school teacher in the same school in the same building. Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) was the norm in those days so Gary was familiar to both sides of the teaching profession and sat in on meetings pertaining to school materials and issues. After high school, Gary attended college at Purdue University received his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 1965. Gary worked in the electronics industry for 42 years, part of the time as a contractor fabricating military electronics and part of the time as an adviser to the air force in the procurement of aircraft systems. Gary retired in 2007 just as the recession took hold and watched his retirement savings melt to nothing. After 3 years in retirement Gary realized that government needed some supervision and started to get more involved in government activities and started to study civic issues. When not tracking political tomfoolery, Gary enjoys freshwater fishing and grows his own fruits and vegetables as much as possible."
We The People
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Author : Thomas Patterson
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Release Date : 2008-12-05
We The People written by Thomas Patterson and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-05 with Political Science categories.
We The People is a concise yet comprehensive book provides a positive, lively, future-oriented narrative introduction to American government and politics. We the People presents material with a currency and relevancy that captures the vivid world of real-life politics. In addition, the text challenges readers to think critically; by giving contextual understanding of major concepts and issues, it encourages them to think about the implications for society and themselves. We the People delves deeper into the basics than most brief books, and each of the 17 chapters (including 3 policy chapters) concludes with a brief reading selection, making the book serve as text and reader in one concise format.