Constitutional Crisis

The First Congress was the most important in US history, says prizewinning author and historian Fergus Bordewich, because it established how our government would actually function. Had it failed - as many at the time feared it would - it's possible that the United States as we know it would not exist today.

Do constitutions still matter when the world is splitting apart? In an era of deepening political and social division, Constitutional Crossroads dissects how ten diverse nations confront the existential pressures testing their foundational frameworks. This volume goes beyond mere political narrative, using a rigorous comparative lens to examine real-world crises across the globe. Inside this vital analysis, explore: The United States – navigating explosive polarization and electoral strains. Britain – struggling with unwritten norms during the seismic shock of Brexit. Global Patterns ...

Since protestors ripped through the Capitol Building in 2021, the threat of constitutional crisis has loomed over our nation. The foundational tenets of American democracy seem to be endangered, and many citizens believe this danger is unprecedented in our history. But Americans have weathered many constitutional crises, often accompanied by the same violence and chaos experienced on January 6. However, these crises occurred on the state level. In Sedition, Marcus Alexander Gadson uncovers these episodes of civil unrest and examines how state governments handled them.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Do you want to know why today’s Supreme Court rules like it does? Leah Litman has the answer, and it is one that people should know. It’s time to read this book!” —Los Angeles Review of Books “Leah Litman’s work leaves you fired up yet empowered to pay...

The president of Princeton, a constitutional scholar, reveals how colleges are getting free speech on campuses right and how they can do better to nurture civil discourse and foster mutual respect Conversations about higher education teem with accusations that American colleges and universities...

George Villiers rose faster than any man in Stuart England. From obscure gentry to Duke of Buckingham, he became the indispensable favourite of two kings and the most hated man in the realm. His power was unrivalled, his influence unchecked, and his failures catastrophic. When he was stabbed to death in a Portsmouth lodging house in 1628, half the country mourned the violence, and half quietly celebrated the removal. This book tells the full story of Villiers’s extraordinary rise and brutal fall, not as court gossip or moral fable, but as political history driven by personality, power, ...

When twelve‑year‑old Nyla asks a simple question about America’s past, she unknowingly opens the door to a story her grandmother has spent a lifetime trying to forget — the story of the president who watched a nation bend toward fracture and did nothing to stop it. As Nyla learns about the failures of James Buchanan, she begins to see unsettling echoes in her own world. New symbols appear on government buildings. Schools split over emergency protocols. Governors walk out of federal meetings. The national alert system flickers and fails. And the map of the United States begins to ...

Fresh off his biggest triumphs, a landslide reelection victory, and the birth of twins, Donald Burlington’s world almost comes crashing down when first his beautiful wife, Nicole, then he almost lose their lives. Political intrigue, infighting, and an epic power play for the very office he holds, President of the United States follows leading to a constitutional crisis that nearly leads to war. Can Donald Burlington regain his health, bring his family back together, and finish the job he started - helping restore the United States of America back to the vision and ideals first defined by ...

In 2025, the United States stands at a constitutional crossroads. "Beyond the Two-Term Limit: 2025's Constitutional Crisis Over Presidential Power" delves into the unprecedented challenges facing the nation's highest office. As debates intensify over the possibility of a third presidential term, this comprehensive analysis examines the historical foundations of term limits, the evolution of executive authority, and the potential ramifications of altering this cornerstone of American democracy. Through meticulous research and insightful discourse, the book offers readers a profound ...

The War Powers Resolution: A Constitutional Crisis? by Gerald R. Ford offers a concise yet powerful examination of the struggle between presidential authority and congressional control over military action. Drawing on historical examples, legal analysis, and his own experience as President, Ford explores the origins and consequences of the 1973 War Powers Resolution. He questions its practicality, constitutionality, and impact on U.S. foreign policy during times of crisis. Blending real-world case studies with insightful commentary, this book sheds light on one of the most enduring debates ...

Call to Courage: For Those Who Believe in Character, Country, and Conscience (The Call to Courage Series by Judith Ancrest) If you believe in character, country, and conscience, this moment requires more than loyalty — it requires courage. In Call to Courage, Judith Ancrest offers a thoughtful, principled examination of how the Republican Party has evolved — and what that evolution means for constitutional conservatives who value truth, integrity, and service to the nation. This book is written for those who feel the tension between party allegiance and personal conviction — and who ...

What would Alexander Hamilton say about the national debt? What would Thomas Jefferson make of the First Amendment in the age of social media? What would George Washington think of a president who defied the courts? The Founders' Reckoning puts those questions directly to them. In this work of political philosophy, artificial intelligence gives voice to Hamilton, Jefferson, and Washington in a series of Socratic debates — moderated by journalist Maria Hernandez — on the defining crises of modern American life. The arguments are rigorous. The disagreements are real. And the stakes feel ...

In 2076, America is preparing to celebrate three hundred years of independence. But the nation bearing the old name is no longer free. Elections can be suspended, constitutional history is controlled and federal security decides which citizens are safe enough to belong. When nineteen-year-old Emily Mercer is arrested for distributing a prohibited copy of the Constitution, her father Daniel, a former security officer who helped build the surveillance state, is forced back into the machinery he once served. What begins as a desperate rescue exposes a secret buried at the foundation of the ...

The Rise of Federal Tyranny is a bold exposé that challenges the official narrative of America’s legal and political evolution. It reveals how the Reconstruction Acts, civil law infiltration, and executive emergencies gave birth to a parallel legal order—one that replaced the original Republic with a centralized, coercive regime. From the unconstitutional military occupation of the South to modern color revolutions, weaponized courts, and globalist influence, this book traces the methodical erosion of state sovereignty and personal liberty. Armed with historical context, statutory ...

A brutal, bloody, and at times hopeful history of the vote; a primer on the opponents fighting to take it away; and a playbook for how we can save our democracy before it’s too late—from the former U.S. Attorney General on the front lines of this fight Voting is our most important right as...

They didn't kill the president. They built him a world to live in. The most powerful man on earth is failing — his judgment slipping, his finger still on everything — and the circle around him has decided, every single day, to cover it up rather than give up what his power buys them. A handful of people decide they can't wait for the cover-up to end in catastrophe. A general who resigned her commission rather than follow an unlawful order. An engineer who can build anything. A doctor bound by an oath she can't put down. An agent torn between the man and the office. Together they commit ...

Gough Whitlam changed Australia in less than three years. Elected in 1972 after twenty-three years of conservative rule, Whitlam entered office with the force of a delayed national future. His campaign slogan, “It’s Time”, captured a country ready for movement after decades of caution, deference, and political fatigue. His government ended conscription, recognised the People’s Republic of China, abolished university fees, created the foundations of universal health care, expanded legal aid, supported the arts, advanced multiculturalism, pushed Aboriginal land rights into national ...

Mike Sullivan is a conservative Chicago journalist who's spent twenty years defending law-and-order policies and federal authority. When President Vincent Kane posts the infamous "Chipocalypse Now" image—threatening Chicago with military intervention—Sullivan sees it as strong leadership, maybe too strong, but necessary to restore order to America's cities. He couldn't be more wrong. Over the course of one harrowing year, Sullivan watches in growing horror as Kane systematically destroys American democracy. The Insurrection Act becomes a permanent tool of oppression. Federal troops ...

Prepare for success in law enforcement with 'Pass the Police Exam: Your Path to Success on the Law Enforcement Test.' This comprehensive study guide covers all the essential topics you need to master to pass your law enforcement exam and embark on a fulfilling career in policing. Delve into crucial subjects such as Law Enforcement Procedures and Practices, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, and Constitutional Law and Civil Rights. Gain insights into Patrol Operations and Tactics, Use of Force and Defensive Tactics, and Emergency Response and Crisis Management to navigate challenging ...

Is modern democracy failing—or is it time for a better system? Across the world, many people are asking the same question: Can democracy be redesigned to deliver greater freedom, prosperity, and ethical governance? The global landscape is fractured. Across nations, citizens feel a profound, growing anxiety about the future. Our shared social fabrics are tearing apart, political polarization has reached a terrifying impasse, and the institutions designed to protect us seem frozen in a state of perpetual crisis. Government gridlock. Economic instability. Growing public distrust... Competent...