| The Fourth Branch of Government: We the People Contributor(s): Trammell, Jack (Author), Terrell, Guy (Author) |
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ISBN: 193993074X ISBN-13: 9781939930743 Publisher: Brandylane Publishers, Inc. OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - General - Political Science | Commentary & Opinion - Political Science | Political Process - Media & Internet |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.54 lbs) 178 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With the explosion of social media and the Internet, practically everyone in America has instant access to the news and a greater ability to follow what is happening anywhere. As a result, we are a culture and a nation that is bombarded with information. However, we are coping poorly with that assault and using an outdated framework for our governance. Many people feel disconnected from the very mechanisms and people who are supposed to represent their interests. The Fourth Branch of Government is about updating the framework of our democracy. It is a movement whose time has come, and one that the Founding Fathers envisioned. This book outlines a roadmap for how change can be facilitated, as well as a rationale for why it is absolutely necessary and urgent. The only way to update our democracy and make it relevant to the 21st century is to call for a Constitutional Convention. In that forum, we can consider changes like eliminating the Electoral College, or implementing e-voting-perhaps even changes leading to a broader and more direct participation in our governance, the Fourth Branch of Government. |