What Would Madison Do? : The Father of the Constitution Meets Modern American Politics

What would the father of the Constitution think of contemporary developments in American politics and public policy? Constitutional scholars have long debated whether the American political system, which was so influenced by the thinking of James Madison, has in fact grown outmoded. But if Madison himself could peer at the present, what would he think of the state of key political institutions that he helped originate and the government policies that these institutions produce? In What Would Madison Do?, ten prominent scholars explore the contemporary performance of Madison's constitutional legacy and how much would have surprised him. -- Amazon.com

What would the father of the Constitution think of contemporary developments in American politics and public policy?

Constitutional scholars have long debated whether the American political system, which was so influenced by the thinking of James Madison, has in fact grown outmoded. But if Madison himself could peer at the present, what would he think of the state of key political institutions that he helped originate and the government policies that they produce? In What Would Madison Do?, ten prominent scholars explore the contemporary performance of Madison's constitutional legacy and how much would have surprised him.

Contents:

1. Introduction: Perspectives on Madison's Legacy for Contemporary American Politics, Pietro S. Nivola and Benjamin Wittes

2. Mr. Madison's Communion Suit: Implementation-Group Liberalism and the Case for Constitutional Reform, John J. DiIulio Jr.

3. Constitutional Surprises: What James Madison Got Wrong, William A. Galston

4. Overcoming the Great Recession: How Madison's "Horse and Buggy" Managed, Pietro S. Nivola

5. Gridlock and the Madisonian Constitution, R. Shep Melnick

What would the father of the Constitution think of contemporary developments in American politics and public policy? Constitutional scholars have long debated whether the American political system, which was so influenced by the thinking of James Madison, has in fact grown outmoded. But if Madison himself could peer at the present, what would he think of the state of key political institutions that he helped originate and the government policies that they produce? In What Would Madison Do? , ten prominent scholars explore the contemporary performance of Madison's constitutional legacy and how much would have surprised him. Contents: 1. Introduction: Perspectives on Madison's Legacy for Contemporary American Politics, Pietro S. Nivola and Benjamin Wittes 2. Mr. Madison's Communion Suit: Implementation-Group Liberalism and the Case for Constitutional Reform, John J. DiIulio Jr. 3. Constitutional Surprises: What James Madison Got Wrong, William A. Galston 4. Overcoming the Great Recession: How Madison's "Horse and Buggy" Managed, Pietro S. Nivola 5. Gridlock and the Madisonian Constitution, R. Shep Melnick " What would the father of the Constitution think of contemporary developments in American politics and public policy? Constitutional scholars have long debated whether the American political system, which was so influenced by the thinking of James Madison, has in fact grown outmoded. But if Madison himself could peer at the present, what would he think of the state of key political institutions that he helped originate and the government policies that they produce? In What Would Madison Do? , ten prominent scholars explore the contemporary performance of Madison's constitutional legacy and how much would have surprised him. 1. Perspectives on Madison's Legacy for Contemporary American Politics, Pietro S. Nivola and Benjamin Wittes 2. Mr. Madison's Communion Implementation-Group Liberalism and the Case for Constitutional Reform, John J. DiIulio Jr. 3. Constitutional What James Madison Got Wrong, William A. Galston 4. Overcoming the Great How Madison's ""Horse and Buggy"" Managed, Pietro S. Nivola 5. Gridlock and the Madisonian Constitution, R. Shep Melnick " Introduction / Pietro S. Nivola And Benjamin Wittes -- Mr. Madison's Communion Suit : Implementation-group Liberalism And The Case For Constitutional Reform / John J. Diiulio Jr. -- Constitution Surprises : What James Madison Got Wrong / William A. Galston -- Overcoming The Great Recession : How Madison's Horse And Buggy Managed / Pietro S. Nivola -- Gridlock And Our Madisonian Constitution / R. Shep Melnick -- Rescuing Compromise / Jonathan Rauch -- A Model For Deliberation Or Obstruction : Madison's Thoughts About The Senate / Jack Rakove -- On The Mutability Of Our Laws / Martha Derthick -- James Madison And The Character Of American Education / Eugene Hickok -- Courting Public Opinion : James Madison's Strategy For Resisting Federal Usurpations / Lynn Uzzell -- Madison's Vacillations-and Ours : Seeing A Founder, An Opposition Leader, A Muddle-through Executive, And A Wartime President In Ourselves / Benjamin Wittes And Ritika Singh. Benjamin Wittes And Pietro Nivola, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.