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A More Perfect Constitution: Why the Constitution Must Be Revised: Ideas to Inspire a New Generation

by Larry Sabato

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Publisher Comments:

The political book of the year, from the acclaimed founder and director of the Center for politics at the University of Virginia.

A More Perfect Constitution presents creative and dynamic proposals from one of the most visionary and fertile political minds of our time to reinvigorate our Constitution and American governance at a time when such change is urgently needed, given the growing dysfunction and unfairness of our political system .  Combining idealism and pragmatism, and with full respect for the original document, Larry Sabatos thought-provoking ideas range from the length of the presidents term in office and the number and terms of Supreme Court justices to the vagaries of the antiquated Electoral College, and a compelling call for universal national serviceall laced through with the history behind each proposal and the potential impact on the lives of ordinary people.  Aware that such changes wont happen easily, but that the original Framers fully expected the Constitution to be regularly revised, Sabato urges us to engage in the debate and discussion his ideas will surely engender. During a presidential election year, no book is more relevant or significant than this.

Synopsis:

Sabato, founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, ventures bravely into the controversial waters of constitutional reform, arguing that the founders never intended the Constitution to be timeless.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780802716835
Subtitle:
Why the Constitution Must Be Revised: Ideas to Inspire a New Generation
Author:
Sabato, Larry
Author:
Sabato, Larry J.
Publisher:
Walker & Company
Subject:
Americas (North Central South West Indies)
Subject:
Constitutions
Subject:
Government - U.S. Government
Subject:
Political participation
Subject:
Constitutional law
Subject:
United states
Subject:
United States Politics and government.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
July 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
346
Dimensions:
832x556x96 72

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