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Written by a prominent historian, this book offers an insightful analysis of the American political system. Becker explores the origins of democracy in the United States, its strengths and weaknesses, and its potential for the future. This book is a must-read for anyone interested... Read Full Overview

According to Carl Becker "if the framers of the Constitution could come back to earth and see what the federal government is doing to-day, they would all agree that this monstrous thing was no child of theirs; for to-day the federal government exercises as a matter of course... Read Full Overview

Written by a prominent historian, this book offers an insightful analysis of the American political system. Becker explores the origins of democracy in the United States, its strengths and weaknesses, and its potential for the future. This book is a must-read for anyone interested... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

According to Carl Becker "if the framers of the Constitution could come back to earth and see what the federal government is doing to-day, they would all agree that this monstrous thing was no child of theirs; for to-day the federal government exercises as a matter of course... Read Full Overview