Fault Lines in the Constitution
The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws that Affect Us Today
Cynthia Levinson
Explore the roots of today's political issues in the US Constitution through Fault Lines in the Constitution. Authors Cynthia and Sanford Levinson delve into the creation of this historic document and discuss how contemporary problems were first introduced in it, offering possible solutions along the way. From the Electoral College to gerrymandering and the Senate, the Levinsons shed light on the haggling in an overheated room that brought about these features in our system. Each chapter features a true story that connects to a section of the Constitution, providing a smart and thought-provoking exploration of our society and government.
Publish Date
2017-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
2017-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.02
ISBN
9781682631065
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2020-11-02T18:32:09.000Z
This graphic novel version of The Fault Lines in Our Constitution needs to be in every library, classroom and home! Regardless of who wins, we should spend the month of December doing a National Read of the book, with virtual opportunities to discuss it.
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