Rewriting the United States Constitution - An Examination of Proposals from Reconstruction to the Present (Hardcover)

Since the Reconstruction period, there have been over forty proposals to rewrite the U.S. Constitution. John Vile's unique historical study analyzes all of these proposals within the framework of the constitutional amending process. In each case Vile examines the substance of the proposal, its goals and methods, the response to the proposal, and its overall influence--concluding that the Constitution in its current form faces no immediate threats. He finds no convincing cases for a new Constitution and believes that most perceived defects can be remedied with less drastic measures. The study illuminates issues of constitutional change, stressing the importance of understanding alternative forms of government and the basis for their support. While immediate change is not likely, constitutional change will ultimately come, and when it does, earlier criticisms and suggestions may help to set the agenda. Proposals for change are critiques which help to identify strengths and weaknesses in the current system. In addition, examinations of past proposals reveal how people view the Constitution during crises. This work will be particularly useful for political scientists, historians, lawyers, and individuals interested in, or involved with, efforts for constitutional change.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 1991
First published:	May 1991
Authors:	John R. Vile
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-0-275-93842-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General
LSN:	0-275-93842-5
Barcode:	9780275938420

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