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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- book
- Type
- book
- Intended Audience
- General / adult
- ISBN
- 9781541701526
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Public Affairs
ISBN-10
1541701526
ISBN-13
9781541701526
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4057256278
Product Key Features
Book Title
Constitution in Jeopardy : An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do about It
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Constitutional, General, Political Ideologies / Democracy, American Government / National
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Law, Political Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
18.6 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-939558
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"A cogent, thoughtful argument about a topic that may be unfamiliar to many Americans."-- Kirkus Reviews, "Where The Constitution in Jeopardy really shines is the exhaustive detail it provides on the history of Article V from the Constitutional Convention to present day. The book was very well researched and is presented in a way where one doesn't need to be a constitutional scholar to understand and enjoy it. It is a great read for anyone who would like to increase their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution."-- In Congress, "A comprehensive, clear, and compelling study of the Constitution's creation and contemporary influences. Vast in scope yet precise in its analysis, this accessible yet meticulous treatise will engage legal and political experts while attracting and enlightening a wide spectrum of concerned citizens. A richly rewarding examination of why understanding the past is key to shaping the future."-- Booklist, starred review
Dewey Decimal
342.73
Synopsis
A former US senator reveals a far-right plot to radically change the laws of our land, and articulates a plan for how to handle it. Over the last two decades, a hushed, far-right effort to change the constitution through a convention--the nation's first ever--has inched through statehouses. And by most counts, activists only need to enlist a few more states to reach the constitutional requirement: two thirds of the states. A convention would be a watershed moment in American history. Just like Madison, Hamilton, and Franklin in Philadelphia over two centuries ago, delegates would exercise almost unfettered authority to draft amendments changing the contours of our fundamental law and civic life. Every contentious political and social issue could be on the table: limiting the powers of the federal government, creating or retiring constitutional rights and freedoms, and restructuring Congress or the Supreme Court. While the Framers considered the amendment power to be a cornerstone of our constitutional order, they left us no rules for how a convention would function. Activists have capitalized on this uncertainty and forged ahead with a wish list of radical proposals: onerous federal spending limitations; changes to our electoral system; and new state authority to veto federal laws. But this public list of intentions isn't binding. A convention could veer toward other troubling measures: abortion and gay marriage bans, for example. With their push for a constitutional convention, the right is poised to outmaneuver the left again. But in The Constitution in Jeopardy, former senator Russ Feingold and legal scholar Peter Prindiville throw light on this plan, and give the rest of the country a chance to respond. Should we try to stop a convention? Or, might this be an opportunity? Could amendment, whether initiated by Congress or a convention, be a promising way to address some of our country's most intractable problems, such as racial injustice, voter suppression, wealth inequality, and climate change? Distilling extensive legal and historical research, Feingold and Prindiville unveil a high-stakes plot, and chart a path forward through a perilous moment for our country., Over the last two decades, a fringe plan to call a convention under the Constitution's amendment mechanism-the nation's first ever-has inched through statehouses. Delegates, like those in Philadelphia two centuries ago, would exercise nearly unlimited authority to draft changes to our fundamental law, potentially altering anything from voting and free speech rights to regulatory and foreign policy powers. Such a watershed moment would present great danger, and for some, great power.In this important book, Feingold and Prindiville distill extensive legal and historical research and examine the grave risks inherent in this effort. But they also consider the role of constitutional amendment in modern life. Though many focus solely on judicial and electoral avenues for change, such an approach is at odds with a cornerstone ideal of the Founding: that the People make constitutional law, directly. In an era defined by faction and rejection of long-held norms, The Constitution in Jeopardy examines the nature of constitutional change and asks urgent questions about what American democracy is, and should be., A former U.S. senator joins a legal scholar to examine a hushed effort to radically change our Constitution, offering a warning and a way forward. Over the last two decades, a fringe plan to call a convention under the Constitution's amendment mechanism--the nation's first ever--has inched through statehouses. Delegates, like those in Philadelphia two centuries ago, would exercise nearly unlimited authority to draft changes to our fundamental law, potentially altering anything from voting and free speech rights to regulatory and foreign policy powers. Such a watershed moment would present great danger, and for some, great power. In this important book, Feingold and Prindiville distill extensive legal and historical research and examine the grave risks inherent in this effort. But they also consider the role of constitutional amendment in modern life. Though many focus solely on judicial and electoral avenues for change, such an approach is at odds with a cornerstone ideal of the Founding: that the People make constitutional law, directly. In an era defined by faction and rejection of long-held norms, The Constitution in Jeopardy examines the nature of constitutional change and asks urgent questions about what American democracy is, and should be.
LC Classification Number
KF4550
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- a***h (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book was competitively priced, ordering was easy, the book was well packaged and arrived safely, and its condition was exactly as specified.The delivery time from ordering to mailbox was a little long (14 days), but overall it was a good experience and I would use this seller again.
- n***a (190)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseMy kid really wanted this, and she likes it. I don’t think the value is great, just more HP commercialism. (She paid me and I ordered, btw.) The price from this seller on eBay is less than anywhere else we found. Reviews citing LONG wait between order and receiving the items are correct: give this seller a full 2 weeks to get items to you. The set arrived carefully packaged and pristine. Overall, my daughter is very pleased with the item. If you can be patient, seller offers good value.
- 5***s (624)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described, but slow shipping. 18 days for the item to arrive. No padding in packaging, the item arrived a little beat up.