First published 2010
The Supreme Court wields too much power and serves partisan interests rather than constitutional principles. This is the central argument that James MacGregor Burns presents in his analysis of America's highest judicial body. The Pulitzer Prize winner draws on his expertise in political leadership to examine how the Court has exceeded the boundaries the founding fathers established. Burns traces the Court's role as a conservative barrier to progress during pivotal periods in American history. He demonstrates how judicial decisions have repeatedly blocked necessary reforms and social change. The book builds toward Burns's concrete recommendations for limiting the Court's authority and restoring proper constitutional balance. Burns offers readers both a historical perspective on judicial overreach and a practical blueprint for reform.
Genres: history, political-science, non-fiction, biography-memoir, academic, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction
348 pages · Kindle Edition