How democratic is the American Constitution? /
Dahl, Robert A., 1915-2014.
How democratic is the American Constitution? / Robert A. Dahl. - New Haven : Yale University Press, c2001. - x, 198 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - The Castle lectures in ethics, politics, and economics .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-190) and index.
Introduction: fundamental questions -- What the framers couldn't know -- The constitution as a model: an American illusion -- Electing the president -- How well does the constitutional system perform? -- Why not a more democratic constitution? -- Some reflections on the prospects for a more democratic constitution.
0300092180 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780300092189
2001004323
Constitutional law--United States.
Constitutional history--United States.
Democracy.
KF4550 / .D34 2001
342.73/02 D131h 2001
How democratic is the American Constitution? / Robert A. Dahl. - New Haven : Yale University Press, c2001. - x, 198 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - The Castle lectures in ethics, politics, and economics .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-190) and index.
Introduction: fundamental questions -- What the framers couldn't know -- The constitution as a model: an American illusion -- Electing the president -- How well does the constitutional system perform? -- Why not a more democratic constitution? -- Some reflections on the prospects for a more democratic constitution.
0300092180 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780300092189
2001004323
Constitutional law--United States.
Constitutional history--United States.
Democracy.
KF4550 / .D34 2001
342.73/02 D131h 2001