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The Constitution of the United States begins with the words "we the people". But from the earliest days of the American republic, there have been two competing notions of "the people", which led to two very different visions of the Constitution. Those who view "we the people" collectively think popular sovereignty resides in the people as a group, which leads them to favor a democratic constitution that allows the will of the people to be expressed by majority rule. In contrast, those who think popular sovereignty resides in the people as individuals contend that a republican constitution is needed to secure the preexisting inalienable rights of "we the people", each and every one, against abuses by the majority.
In Our Republican Constitution, renowned legal scholar Randy E. Barnett tells the fascinating story of how this debate arose shortly after the Revolution, leading to the adoption of a new and innovative republican constitution, and how the struggle over slavery led to its completion by a newly formed Republican Party.
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The Supreme Court's rulings have shaped American life and justice and allowed Americans to retain basic freedoms such as privacy, free speech, and the right to a fair trial. This revised and updated edition of Michael G. Trachtman's riveting work includes 10 important cases from 2010 to 2015.
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- De "freeindeed4ever" en 02-10-20
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The Constitution
- An Introduction
- De: Michael Stokes Paulsen, Luke Paulsen
- Narrado por: Walter Dixon
- Duración: 14 h y 31 m
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From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every aspect of American life is shaped by the Constitution. This vital document, along with its history of political and judicial interpretation, governs our individual lives and the life of our nation. Yet most of us know surprisingly little about the Constitution itself, and are woefully unprepared to think for ourselves about recent developments in its long and storied history.
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The Constitution-A must reading for All Americans
- De Robert en 06-12-15
De: Michael Stokes Paulsen, y otros
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A Matter of Interpretation
- Federal Courts and the Law
- De: Antonin Scalia, Amy Gutmann - editor foreword
- Narrado por: Christopher Grove
- Duración: 6 h y 10 m
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We are all familiar with the image of the immensely clever judge who discerns the best rule of common law for the case at hand. But is this common-law mindset, which is appropriate in its place, suitable also in statutory and constitutional interpretation? In a witty and trenchant essay, Justice Scalia answers this question with a resounding negative.
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Deeper and denser but understandable
- De Danilo Josue Cardona en 07-13-24
De: Antonin Scalia, y otros
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Making Our Democracy Work
- A Judge’s View
- De: Justice Stephen Breyer
- Narrado por: Luis Moreno
- Duración: 10 h y 17 m
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer delivers an impassioned argument for the proper role of America’s highest judicial body. Examining historic and contemporary decisions by the Court, Breyer highlights the rulings that have bolstered public confidence as well as the missteps that have triggered distrust. What emerges is a unique approach - certain to be admired for years to come - to interpreting the Constitution.
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Timely
- De Don en 05-17-17
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James Madison and the Making of America
- De: Kevin R. C. Gutzman
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 15 h y 52 m
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In James Madison and the Making of America, historian Kevin Gutzman looks beyond the way James Madison is traditionally seen - as "The Father of the Constitution” - to find a more complex and sometimes contradictory portrait of this influential Founding Father and the ways in which he influenced the spirit of today's United States.
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Not a traditional biography
- De David en 12-14-12
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Scalia's Court
- A Legacy of Landmark Opinions and Dissents
- De: Antonin Scalia, Kevin A. Ring
- Narrado por: David Drummond
- Duración: 16 h y 52 m
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The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia shook America. After almost 30 years on the Supreme Court, Scalia had become as integral to the institution as the hallowed room in which he sat. His wisecracking interruptions during oral arguments, his unmatched legal wisdom, his unwavering dedication to the Constitution, and his blistering dissents defined his leadership role on the court and inspired new generations of policymakers and legal minds.
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Understand the conservative philosophy of original
- De Proof Tree en 11-14-17
De: Antonin Scalia, y otros
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America's Revolutionary Mind
- A Moral History of the American Revolution and the Declaration That Defined It
- De: C. Bradley Thompson
- Narrado por: Tom Parks
- Duración: 18 h y 17 m
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The purpose of this book is twofold: first, to elucidate the logic, principles, and significance of the Declaration of Independence as the embodiment of the American mind; and, second, to shed light on what John Adams once called the "real American Revolution"; that is, the moral revolution that occurred in the minds of the people in the 15 years before 1776.
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Excellent study of Revolutionary Thinking
- De Amazon Customer en 03-24-21
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Ratification
- The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788
- De: Pauline Maier
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 23 h y 5 m
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When the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia adjourned late in the summer of 1787, the delegates returned to their states to report on the new Constitution, which had to be ratified by specially elected conventions in at least nine states. Pauline Maier recounts the dramatic events of the ensuing debate in homes, taverns, and convention halls, drawing generously on the speeches and letters of founding fathers, both familiar and forgotten, on all sides.
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History Always Repeats
- De Howard en 08-27-11
De: Pauline Maier
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Reflections on the Revolution in France
- De: Edmund Burke
- Narrado por: Bernard Mayes
- Duración: 11 h y 28 m
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This famous treatise began as a letter to a young French friend who asked Edmund Burke’s opinion on whether France’s new ruling class would succeed in creating a better order. Doubtless the friend expected a favorable reply, but Burke was suspicious of certain tendencies of the Revolution from the start and perceived that the revolutionaries were actually subverting the true "social order". Blending history with principle and graceful imagery with profound practical maxims, this book is one of the most influential political treatises in the history of the world.
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A good historical perspective
- De CMC en 08-30-14
De: Edmund Burke
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Politics for Dummies, 3rd Edition
- De: Ann M. DeLaney
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
- Duración: 13 h y 37 m
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Confused by caucuses, primaries, and pollsters? Puzzled by the various parties and special interest groups? Politics for Dummies has everything you need to understand local, state, and national politics; how to communicate with your elected officials; and what your representatives can do for you. You'll find out all about lobbying groups, sub-committees, the government branches, and how elections work.
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6-Star Worthy!
- De Dwayne Walter en 01-27-21
De: Ann M. DeLaney
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Our Republican Constitution
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- Farhan Naushad
- 12-05-18
Narration isn’t great but the book is
Narration was okay. It would help if the narrator wouldn’t try different accents when quoting others. It’s not fiction. It’s a book about a serious topic. Also, there’s an error in the last chapter where the author called the 19th amendment, the 20th - it could be just a typo because the error exists in both written and audio version of the book.
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- 10-19-22
The narration is terrible and very distracting.
Substantive content of the book is interesting and thoughtfully prepared but the narration is awful and seriously detracts from an otherwise great book.
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- Danny Gratrx
- 02-16-17
Must reaf for all Libretarion leaning individuals
Somewhat complicated but a must read to discover the history of the changing interpretations of the meaning of "We The People" In this book, Democrat and Republiican only refer obliquely to our current parties, instead, here Republican refers to an interpretation of "We The People" as the citizens of the US as individual sovereigns whereas Democrat interprets the phrase as the citizenry enmass as the sovereign, or in other words, the majority of the citizenry. Democratic interpretation gives priority to the people as a single body, allowing for loss of individual rights, Republican interpretation gives priority to the individual's rights. The author then proceeds to show how the different interpretations have ebbed and flowed in dominance.
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- publicprofilename
- 08-07-21
“First come rights…then comes government.”
Randy Barnett isn’t just a strong writer, he’s also a skilled oral advocate. I highly recommend listening to his debates on YouTube. I disagree slightly with him on one thing: Paul Clement may have been the obvious choice to argue NFSB, but Barnett would make a skilled advocate and he should have split time. After all, they had four days! And Clement didn’t even argue day 1 on the AIA. The Narrator RUINED the audiobook so I order the hardback (also from Amazon- since Bezos isn’t rich enough). Not surprised tho- these moronic readers seem yo always try to act out serious topics as if the listener was a child. All they succeed at is selling hard copies. If I were Barnett I would have fired the guy on day one. I only gave him 1 star because Amazon wouldn’t let me post 0- which, frankly, I felt was already generous.
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- Dewey
- 04-27-16
Great indepth look at the history of our Constitu
Would you listen to Our Republican Constitution again? Why?
yes. It was very informative. it put history of government in context and was very informative.
Who was your favorite character and why?
n/a
What about Barry Abrams’s performance did you like?
Voice changes based on character readings
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No
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- QJD
- 10-11-16
Good book to solidify a basic understanding.
The information contained within this book should be taught and reviewed periodically throughout an education.
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- Martin Crowley
- 11-30-16
must read for Constitution scholars
if you want to know about the Practical History of the United States Constitution and its effects in today's modern world you must read or listen to this book
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- Justin
- 06-08-17
Worst Narrator
This is a solid book but my be a little tough for non-lawyers or those not familiar with some of the more arcane aspects of our government. It was almost ruined by awful narration.
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- Nicklaus E. Winker
- 05-24-16
Excellent premise, decent book, ok narration.
I like this book, and it's idea. It has helped me think about the constitution more clearly. The writing is a little repetitive, but in an audiobook it is not bad.
The narrator is a little uneven in tone. He marks out changes in speakers with inflection, but it comes across funny and not very helpful.
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- jimmy tanico
- 07-08-18
Barnett nails it.
I really enjoyed this. I am someone looking to get to facts without listening to a left or right leaning interpretation. The idea of natural rights and a government that is supposed to uphold those rights before all else is an idea that's been lost on many of our Justices. I did listen to passages a few times as getting the logic behind Barnett's argument isn't automatic. But once you get it the rest falls in to place. My only criticism was the narrator. First, not easy subject matter to read I am sure. But with this book as well as others I've listened to on Audible there is this annoying tendency for the narrator to change his voice when he is quoting someone. In this particular book he rotates accents and pitches as he quotes different people. Really irritating. Please - you don't have to use whatever you think might be an early colonial accent when quoting the Founders - we're not in pre-school and you aren't reading us the Three Little Pigs.
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