Constitution

The United States is globally recognized as a beacon of freedom and democracy. Its statue of liberty, defiant tale of independence, and gradual domination of this world produce a certain aura of infallibility. This reverence is especially evident in the manner in which people view the Constitution. Robert A. Dahl challenges this outlook of perfection and instead pinpoints the approval of slavery, three-fifths compromise, the inconceivable power of the Supreme Court, and the reasoning behind …

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