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Redeem Democracy: How to Amend the Constitution to Protect All Citizens

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THE DEMOCRACY AMENDMENTS: How to Amend Our U.S. Constitution to Rescue Democracy For All Citizens

by Tom Shakespeare

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The United States Constitution is a remarkable document that has served as the foundation of our nation for over two centuries. However, it is not a perfect document, and over time, some of its provisions have become outdated or even harmful.

One of the most pressing issues facing our democracy today is the erosion of voting rights. In recent years, states across the country have passed laws that make it harder for people to register to vote, cast a ballot, and have their votes counted.

Another major problem is the influence of money in politics. Wealthy individuals and corporations can now spend unlimited amounts of money on elections, which gives them an unfair advantage over ordinary citizens.

Finally, gerrymandering—the practice of drawing electoral districts in a way that gives one party an unfair advantage—is another serious threat to our democracy.

These are just a few of the challenges facing our democracy today. If we want to preserve our democratic system, we need to take action to amend the Constitution.

The Proposed Amendments

The book How to Amend the Constitution to Rescue Democracy for All Citizens proposes a series of amendments to the Constitution that would address these challenges.

The first amendment would establish a national voter registration system that would make it easier for people to register to vote and cast a ballot.

The second amendment would overturn the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United, which allows corporations and wealthy individuals to spend unlimited amounts of money on elections.

The third amendment would create an independent redistricting commission to draw electoral districts in a fair and impartial manner.

These amendments would go a long way toward restoring democracy to the United States. They would make it easier for people to vote, reduce the influence of money in politics, and end gerrymandering.

How to Make Amending the Constitution Possible

Amending the Constitution is a difficult process, but it is not impossible. The book How to Amend the Constitution to Rescue Democracy for All Citizens provides a detailed blueprint for how to do it.

The first step is to build a broad coalition of support for the amendments. This coalition should include people from all walks of life, including voters, activists, politicians, and business leaders.

Once a coalition has been built, the next step is to introduce the amendments in Congress. The amendments will then need to be approved by a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

If the amendments are approved by Congress, they will then need to be ratified by three-fourths of the states.

The process of amending the Constitution is long and difficult, but it is essential if we want to preserve our democracy.

The United States is facing a serious crisis of democracy. The erosion of voting rights, the influence of money in politics, and gerrymandering are all threats to our democratic system.

The book How to Amend the Constitution to Rescue Democracy for All Citizens provides a blueprint for how to address these challenges. The proposed amendments would make it easier for people to vote, reduce the influence of money in politics, and end gerrymandering.

If we want to preserve our democracy, we need to take action to amend the Constitution. The book How to Amend the Constitution to Rescue Democracy for All Citizens provides the roadmap for how to do it.

THE DEMOCRACY AMENDMENTS: How to Amend Our U.S. Constitution to Rescue Democracy For All Citizens

by Tom Shakespeare

4.4 out of 5