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Our undemocratic constitution :

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0195307518

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0195365577

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9780195307 511

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9780195365573

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Our undemocratic constitution :

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[Book]

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where the constitution goes wrong (and how we the people can correct it) /

First Statement of Responsibility

Sanford Levinson.

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New York :

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Oxford University Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2006.

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ix, 231 pages ;

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24 cm

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-222) and index.

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The ratification referendum : sending the constitution to a new convention for repair -- Our undemocratic legislative process -- The legacy of Article II : too-powerful presidents, chosen in an indefensible process, who cannot be displaced even when they are manifestly incompetent -- Life tenure for Supreme Court justices : an idea whose time has passed -- The constitution as creator of second-class citizens -- The impermeable Article V? -- Disenchantment and desire : what is to be done?

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"Taking a hard look at our much-venerated Constitution, Sanford Levinson here argues that too many of its 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 U.S. 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."--Jacket.

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Where the constitution goes wrong (and how we the people can correct it)

Constitutional law-- United States.

Law reform-- United States.

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Levinson, Sanford,1941-

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20171002091243.0

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