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Our Secret Constitution: How Lincoln Redefined American Democracy

By George P. Fletcher
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By George P. Fletcher
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Americans hate and distrust their government. At the same time, Americans love and trust their government. These contradictory attitudes are resolved by Fletcher's novel interpretation of constitutional history. He argues that we have two constitutions—still living side by side—one that caters to freedom and fear, the other that satisfied our needs for security and social justice.
The first constitution came into force in 1789. It stresses freedom, voluntary association, and republican elit...

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