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This books has two parts.Part I delineates the story of the creation, formation, and development of the Constitution, and it does so in an engaging and illuminating way, highlighting its its revolutionary distinctiveness. To me, the most interesting section of Part I is Paulsen's delineation as to how the 'Bill of Rights' became integral to the Constitution.Part II is the history of its how the Supreme Court, decision after decision, and decade after decade has interpreted, reinterpreted, and to no small measure has extrapolated its own policy preferences into the fabric of Constitutional law. In this part of the book, which is by far the most interesting part, Paulsen shows his colors as a strict (as opposed to a 'broad') constitutional lawyer, mincing no words as to when, where and how various Supreme Court justices have - in disregard of the clear meaning of the text itself - have created their own version of the Constitution via a methodology known as 'substantive due process' through which they interpret the constitution in terms of their own policy preferences. In so doing, says Paulsen, with which I agree, they, in effect, take off their judicial robes, and become legislators from their benches on the court. Paulsen sees this as a subversion of the original intent of the Founder's tripartite division of labor between the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary components of the U.S. Government.Bottom-line, this fine piece of work makes one realize anew, not only how precious our original constitution is, but also, how precarious it is. Yes, it has stood the test of time, now for almost 250 years, but the three branches of our government are dynamic living organisms that can be, and often have been, contorted and subverted by parties in all three branches of government. Nonetheless, the mere fact that our nation and our Constitution has survived is testament and tribute both to the brilliance of the Founders and and to the loyalty and wisdom of countless government leaders.In a sense, this is a demythologizing piece of work, which is a wonderful corrective for many of us, who have tended to view the the history of the Supreme Court as far more linearly uplifting than it has actually been.Bravo to the Paulsen's, both father and son, who wrote this fine book.
This is an excellent introduction to the Constitution! It is clearly written, eloquent, and a joy to read. How I wish that I had this book when I was studying the Constitution as a student. I have many other books on the Constitution but this one is the best. It is highly recommended for the general reader who desires to know more about the formation and content of our American Constitution.
The framers developed a radical new structure for government then left it to succeeding generations to make it work. This book documents some of the key issues that led to our current view of the constitution. The authors are able to explain the history and cultural environment in a way that is both informative and entertaining. If you want a deeper understanding of the constitution and its evolution this is the book to read.
I found this book to be an excellent overview of the creation and the growth, for better and for worse at times, of the Constitution. It reads very easily and isn’t full of “legalese†that the average reader might struggle with. In fact, it reads more like an adventure novel much of the time rather than a dry textbook. If I have any complaint, it’s that the authors perhaps let their personal views intrude a bit much at times, particularly, and perhaps ironically, in the discussions in Chapter 10 about judicial activism. Unfortunately those few comments on hot-button issues from the recent past may distract some from an otherwise very well written and enjoyable read. I learned a great deal from this book, and found myself misty-eyed more than once over the great people that seemed to arrive on the scene just when we needed them most. It has been an amazing journey for our country so far, and this book gives me hope we can continue it.
I found this book to be fascinating. For a person who is not a professional historian the book reads like an action novel. In several places it is a real page turner. The history of the constitution is very well done and gives a great overview of the various issues that affected its original form and also the development of the amendments. The inserts with short (typically one page) biographical vignettes of the key people who significantly influenced the writing and development of the constitution are very interesting and helpful. Then the entire history of the role of the supreme court in interpreting and ultimately taking control of the interpretation of the constitution is very revealing. Perhaps an annual Yearbook should be done by the authors to continue the saga. For example, I finished the book just before the recent Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. I watched the movie "Lincoln" just after reading the section on President Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery in contrast to the appalling rulings of the Supreme Court at the time. Currently I am living in Kenya where a new constitution was implemented five years ago. It is most informative to see how the current struggles with implementation of the Kenyan constitution are not so different from those of the initial years of the US Constitution. I highly recommend this book.
This book is as clear and accessible as an introduction to the U.S. Constitution could be. It was an invaluable resource in helping me to prepare for Constitutional Law class in law school, and more importantly it brought to life the founding fathers and other prominent historical figures who impacted the drafting, interpretation, and implementation of the oldest written constitution in the world.Highly recommended for everyone, but especially:(1) Law students;(2) Students of American history; and(3) Students of American politics and policy.For citizens of a republican form of government, the importance of books like this one can hardly be overstated. Buy it, read it, then buy it for a family member or friend.
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