Our Undemocratic Constitution

Name: Our Undemocratic Constitution
Brand: Oxford University Press
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By Sanford Levinson

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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

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

260

Release Date:

2008-03-07

Publication Date:

2008-03-01

Publisher:

Oxford University Press

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0195365577

ISBN13:

9780195365573

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

448 g

Height:

156 cm

Width:

234 cm

Thickness:

16 cm

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