by Mike Lee
First published 2015
Senator Mike Lee exposes how politicians from Alexander Hamilton's era to Barack Obama's presidency have systematically abandoned crucial parts of the Constitution. Lee traces the forgotten stories behind specific constitutional provisions that were designed to limit federal power and protect individual liberties. He demonstrates how modern abuses of government authority stem directly from ignoring these constitutional safeguards. The book examines the Origination Clause, which requires tax bills to start in the House but was weakened in 1892, ultimately enabling Obamacare. Lee shows how the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches has been violated by NSA data collection without warrants. He explains how the Legislative Powers Clause has been bypassed as unelected agencies now create most binding regulations instead of Congress. The author also analyzes the Ninth and Tenth Amendments and the Establishment Clause. Lee argues that the Founders predicted these constitutional violations and makes his case for returning to the original framework that protects fundamental freedoms from federal overreach.
Genres: history, political-science, politics, non-fiction, academic, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-fiction
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century, 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · Sentinel