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How To Save A Constitutional Democracy
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Democracies Are In Danger. Around The World, A Rising Wave Of Populist Leaders Threatens To Erode The Core Structures Of Democratic Selfrule. In The United States, The Tenure Of Donald Trump Has Seemed Decisive Turning Point For Many. What Kind Of President Intimidates Jurors, Calls The News Media The Enemy Of The American People, And Seeks Foreign Assistance Investigating Domestic Political Rivals? Whatever One Thinks Of President Trump, Many Think The Constitution Will Safeguard Us From Lasting Damage. But Is That Assumption Justified?How To Save A Constitutional Democracy Mounts An Urgent Argument That We Can No Longer Afford To Be Complacent. Drawing On A Rich Array Of Other Countries Experiences With Democratic Backsliding, Tom Ginsburg And Aziz Z. Huq Show How Constitutional Rules Can Both Hinder And Hasten The Decline Of Democratic Institutions. The Checks And Balances Of The Federal Government, A Robust Civil Society And Media, And Individual Rightssuch As Those Enshrined In The First Amendmentoften Fail As Bulwarks Against Democratic Decline. The Sobering Reality For The United States, Ginsburg And Huq Contend, Is That The Constitutions Design Makes Democratic Erosion More, Not Less, Likely. Its Structural Rigidity Has Had Unforeseen Consequenceleaving The Presidency Weakly Regulated And Empowering The Supreme Court Conjure Up Doctrines That Ultimately Facilitate Rather Than Inhibit Rights Violations. Even The Bright Spots In The Constitutionthe First Amendment, For Examplemay Have Perverse Consequences In The Hands Of A Deft Communicator Who Can Degrade The Public Sphere By Wielding Hateful Language Banned In Many Other Democracies. Weand The Rest Of The Worldcan Do Better. The Authors Conclude By Laying Out Practical Steps For How Laws And Constitutional Design Can Play A More Positive Role In Managing The Risk Of Democratic Decline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How to Save a Constitutional Democracy'? A: 'How to Save a Constitutional Democracy' addresses the dangers democracies face from populist leaders and explores how constitutional rules can impact the stability of democratic institutions.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Z. Huq, both of whom are experts in law and political science.
- Q: When was 'How to Save a Constitutional Democracy' published? A: The book was published on October 5, 2018.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'How to Save a Constitutional Democracy' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What key issues does the book discuss regarding the U.S. Constitution? A: The authors discuss how the design of the U.S. Constitution may actually facilitate democratic erosion and highlight the challenges posed by its structural rigidity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers or only for academics? A: While the book is scholarly in nature, it is written in an accessible style that makes it suitable for both general readers interested in democracy and academics.
- Q: What practical steps do the authors suggest for improving democracy? A: The authors conclude with practical steps for how laws and constitutional design can be improved to better manage the risks of democratic decline.
- Q: Does the book include real-world examples of democratic backsliding? A: Yes, the authors draw on a rich array of examples from other countries that have experienced democratic backsliding.
- Q: What is the significance of the First Amendment in the context of this book? A: The authors explore how the First Amendment, while a key protection, can also have perverse consequences when misused by those in power.