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On Democracy'S Doorstep: The Inside Story Of How The Supreme Court Brought One Person, One Vote To The United States
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Winner Of The Henry Adams Prize From The Society For History In The Federal Governmenta Washington Post Notable Work Of Nonfictiona Slate Best Book Of 2014The Inside Story Of The Supreme Court Decisions That Brought True Democracy To The United Statesas Chief Justice Of The U.S. Supreme Court, Earl Warren Is Most Often Remembered For Landmark Rulings In Favor Of Desegregation And The Rights Of The Accused. But Warren Himself Identified A Lesser Known Group Of Casesbaker V. Carr, Reynolds V. Sims, And Their Companionsas His Most Important Work. J. Douglas Smith'S On Democracy'S Doorstep Masterfully Recounts The Tumultuous And Often Overlooked Events That Established The Principle Of One Person, One Vote In The United States.Before The Warren Court Acted, American Democracy Was In Poor Order. As Citizens Migrated To Urban Areas, Legislative Boundaries Remained The Same, Giving Rural Lawmakers From Sparsely Populated Districts Disproportionate Political Powera Power They Often Used On Behalf Of Influential Business Interests. Smith Shows How Activists Ranging From City Boosters In Tennessee To The League Of Women Voters Worked To End Malapportionment, Incurring The Wrath Of Chambers Of Commerce And Southern Segregationists As They Did So. Despite A Conspiracy Of Legislative Inaction And A 1946 Supreme Court Decision That Instructed The Judiciary Not To Enter The Political Thicket, Advocates Did Not Lose Hope. As Smith Shows, They Skillfully Used The Fourteenth Amendment'S Equal Protection Clause To Argue For Radical Judicial Intervention. Smith Vividly Depicts The Unfolding Drama As Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy Pressed For Change, Solicitor General Archibald Cox Cautiously Held Back, Young Clerks Pushed The Justices Toward Everbolder Reform, And The Powerful Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen Obsessively Sought To Reverse The Judicial Revolution That Had Upended State Governments From California To Virginia.Today, Following The Court'S Recent Controversial Decisions On Voting Rights And Campaign Finance, The Battles Described In On Democracy'S Doorstep Have Increasing Relevance. With Erudition And Verve, Smith Illuminates This Neglected Episode Of American Political History And Confronts Its Profound Consequences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'On Democracy's Doorstep'? A: 'On Democracy's Doorstep' explores the Supreme Court decisions that established the principle of 'one person, one vote' in the United States, focusing on key cases like Baker v. Carr and Reynolds v. Sims.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by J. Douglas Smith, who provides a detailed account of the historical events surrounding the Supreme Court's rulings.
- Q: When was 'On Democracy's Doorstep' published? A: 'On Democracy's Doorstep' was published on June 23, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: 'On Democracy's Doorstep' contains 384 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and has won the Henry Adams Prize, making it a suitable resource for academic research on American political history.
- Q: What are some accolades or recognitions received by the book? A: 'On Democracy's Doorstep' is a Washington Post Notable Work of Nonfiction and a Slate Best Book of 2014.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decisions on modern democracy? A: Yes, the book connects the historical decisions to contemporary issues in voting rights and campaign finance, highlighting their ongoing relevance.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of democracy, judicial intervention, civil rights, and the political struggles surrounding electoral representation.
- Q: Is the book appropriate for general readers or only for scholars? A: While it is thoroughly researched, 'On Democracy's Doorstep' is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible to both general readers and scholars interested in political history.