Constitutional Government: The Soul of Modern Democracy.

Mansfield, Harvey C., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Constitutional Government: The Soul of Modern Democracy.

Mansfield, Harvey C., Jr.

Public Interest, n86 p53-64 Win 1987

Discusses the dilemma faced by constitutionalism today: limited, constitutional government requires that people and society be independent and distrustful of the state, but if the people are too independent and capable of ruling, they may wish to extend their powers and attempt to rule over others. (PS)

Descriptors: Accountability, Civil Rights, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Democracy, Federal Government, Personal Autonomy, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: United States Constitution

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