How Democratic Is the American Constitution?
Author(s)
Dahl, Robert A.
Dahl, Robert A.
Annotation In This Provocative Book, An Eminent Political Scientist Poses The Question: Why Should We Uphold Our Constitution? Introduction: Fundamental Questions -- What The Framers Couldn't Know -- The Constitution As A Model: An American Illusion -- Electing The President -- How Well Does The Constitutional System Perform? -- Why Not A More Democratic Constitution? -- Some Reflections On The Prospects For A More Democratic Constitution. --on The Terms Democracy And Republic. Robert A. Dahl. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [173]-190) And Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Keywords
Constitutional law, Constitutional law--United States, Constitutional history, Constitutional history--United States, Democracy, KF4550 .D34 2002, 342.73/02
Constitutional law, Constitutional law--United States, Constitutional history, Constitutional history--United States, Democracy, KF4550 .D34 2002, 342.73/02
| Name in long format: | How Democratic Is the American Constitution? |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0300092180 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780300092189 |
| Book pages: | 208 |
| Book language: | en |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Dimensions: | Height: 8.5 Inches, Length: 5.75 Inches, Weight: 0.89066753848 Pounds, Width: 0.75 Inches |
