What Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work

Name: What Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1113 reviews)
Author: Ben Sheehan

by Ben Sheehan

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4.8 (1,113)

4.8 stars from 1,113 reviews. Top 89% of Nonfiction books we track.

Published by Running PressPublished 2024-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want to follow current politics without feeling lost when someone invokes the Constitution as proof they're right.
You're tired of dense legal language and need the actual document explained in words that make sense.
You care about voting responsibly and want to know what powers the government actually has versus what it just does anyway.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a partisan argument about whether the Constitution is being interpreted correctly (this book sticks to what it actually says).
You prefer deep legal theory over practical explanation of how government functions.
You have zero interest in politics or civics and just want escapism.

About this book

What Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an annotated guide to the U.S. Constitution and how the American government is designed to function. Written by Ben Sheehan and reviewed for accuracy by constitutional law experts, the book explains what the Constitution actually states in accessible language. The guide includes clear notes and graphics covering presidential powers, Supreme Court nominations, and constitutional loopholes. It walks readers through the entire Constitution and includes a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence. By translating the Constitution into modern English, the book aims to help readers understand the document and become informed citizens and voters.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 77% off peak. Price has dropped 10 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 230 days. Typically stays discounted for 8 days.

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Currently around #24K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 27% recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,113 reviews

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