Experiments in Government and the Essentials of the Constitution by Elihu Root

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Author Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
Title Experiments in Government and the Essentials of the Constitution
Note Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Experiments in Government and the Essentials of the Constitution" by Elihu Root is a political discourse written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the changing landscape of governance in the United States in light of evolving social and economic conditions. It primarily addresses the impact of these changes on the principles that underlie the Constitution and the functioning of government, arguing for the need to adapt rather than entirely restructure governmental institutions. In the book, Root examines the historical context and evolution of American governance, stressing the importance of individual liberties preserved by constraints on governmental power. He analyzes current political experiments and reforms, such as the initiative and referendum processes, and warns against undermining the principles of representative democracy. Root emphasizes that while reforms may be necessary to meet contemporary needs, it is crucial to retain the foundational elements of the Constitution that protect individual rights and prevent the consolidation of power. His work serves as both a cautionary tale against hasty changes in governmental procedures and a call to diligently adapt the existing political framework to safeguard essential liberties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject United States -- Politics and government
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EBook-No. 10485
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Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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