1. American Constitution
This is no small achievement when set against a backdrop of nineteenth century revolutions in Europe, and in a context where repressive government was the norm. ... As James Madison argued in support of ratification of the constitution, "among the numerous advantages promised by a well-constructed Union, none deserves to be more accurately developed than its tendency to break and control the violence of faction." ... Such a flagrant example of the derogation of rights occurred during World War 2 with the internment of Japanese-American civilians. ... Perhaps this suggests that a constituti...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate