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The book explores the significant evolution of federal government powers since the Constitution's framing, highlighting a stark contrast between the founders' intentions and contemporary governance. It reflects on Carl Becker's assertion that the framers would be astonished by the extent of government authority today, suggesting a disconnect from their original vision. Through historical analysis, the text examines the implications of this transformation and the challenges it poses to the principles of democracy and federalism.
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The United States, Carl Becker
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The United States
- Subtitle
- An Experiment in Democracy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carl Becker
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9781138539228
- Category
- History
- Description
- The book explores the significant evolution of federal government powers since the Constitution's framing, highlighting a stark contrast between the founders' intentions and contemporary governance. It reflects on Carl Becker's assertion that the framers would be astonished by the extent of government authority today, suggesting a disconnect from their original vision. Through historical analysis, the text examines the implications of this transformation and the challenges it poses to the principles of democracy and federalism.