Our Lost Constitution: The Willful Subversion of America's Founding Document
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00XRVWVBA |
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| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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William Whipple III said AN INSPIRING MESSAGE. Here is a book about the Constitution that places this seminal document in historical context, explains how selected parts have been overlooked or misinterpreted over the years, and offers some thoughts on how matters can be put right.PART I explains the “lost clauses,” relates how they were subverted, and provides examples of recent consequences.•The origination clause (tax bills must originate in the House of Representatives) is described as “the compromise that saved the constitutional convention” by persuading the big states to accep. "If you want to know what has happened to our" according to Kathy P.. If you want to know what has happened to our country and government then this book is a must read. Not only does it open your eyes to how the government has abused the Constitution of the United States of America and States right but it tells you how we as the people in charge of the government can get control back and save this country. This book should be required reading and studying in all High Schools in America. Thank you Senator Mike Lee for telling the truth about our government.Douglas R. PowellGlen Allen, Virginia. Terry S. said Do yourself a favor and read this book!. Every American who cares about our great country should read this book. The framers of our constitution would roll over in their collective graves if they were to see how far we have drifted away from what they had fought so hard for. The last two generations of Americans either never paid any attention in their government classes or were never properly taught about the importance of our constitution. The “checks and balances” written into our constitution were put there for a reason. Each branch of our government has its place and proper function. When
For example: The Origination Clause says that all bills to raise taxes must originate in the House of Representatives, but contempt for the clause ensured the passage of Obamacare. Fortunately, the Constitution has always had its defenders. He brings to life Ben Franklin's genius for compromise at a deeply divided constitutional convention.. The Legislative Powers Clause means that only Congress can pass laws, but unelected agencies now produce 99 out of every 100 of legal rules imposed on the American people. The still-unfolding story of America's Constitution is a history of heroes and villains - the flawed visionaries who inspired and crafted liberty's safeguards, an