Democracy Amendments - Constitutional Reforms to Save the United States

A vicious spiral of political polarisation, failing government, loss of public faith, and conspiracy-mongers undermining US elections, are pushing the country toward the abyss of political violence. Only deep constitutional change, brought about by a new national convention, can free us from this mess. A sane, comprehensive solution is called for to treat the malaise affecting our body politic. This rescue plan will require a new national convention.

Sommario

1. The Problems: why the federal government barely functions and polarization is rising; 2. Solutions I: The Top Ten Amendments to reduce polarization and make our government work; 3. Solutions II: Fifteen procedural amendments to strengthen democracy and the rule of law; 4. How to Pass the Amendments: A New Constitutional Convention

Info autore

John J. Davenport is a Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University focusing on political philosophy, including political theory, global justice issues, human rights, democratic theory, constitutional problems, and related topics. He has done numerous TV and radio interviews, as well as op-eds, on political topics in these areas over the last decade. He is the author of A League of Democracies, which develops cosmopolitan themes, and The Federalist Papers as a basis for conceiving a global democratic alliance.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John J. Davenport, Davenport John J.
• Editore: Anthem Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.01.2023
• EAN: 9781839986628
• ISBN: 978-1-83998-662-8
• Pagine: 292
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Constitutions, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, social and political philosophy, Constitution, Constitutional & administrative law, Constitutional and administrative law: general, 38 states; Puerto Rico statehood