This book provides readers with the fundamentals of the Constitution by analyzing the legitimate basis for government, and the circumstances that lead to its ratification. Badnarik starts with fundamentals, identifying the difference between rights and privileges. He discusses the critical- and needed- distinction between republican and democratic systems of government This book provides readers with the fundamentals of the Constitution by analyzing the legitimate basis for government, and the circumstances that lead to its ratification. Badnarik starts with fundamentals, identifying the difference between rights and privileges. He discusses the critical- and needed- distinction between republican and democratic systems of government, arguing that freedom can survive in America only if we return to our republican roots. He also illustrates the forgotten tenets of federalism and states' rights, arguing that federal usurpation of state power has accelerated the loss of our freedoms. The author then provides a detailed explication of the true meaning of major constitutional provisions and amendments.He does an excellent job of demystifying our founding document, demonstrating that ordinary Americans can and should understand the Constitution and how it applies to their lives.

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I'm a Michael Badnarik fan. When he was the Libertarian Presidential Candidate, I got a chance to meet him, just like I got to meet Harry Browne when he was the Presidential Candidate.Michael explains the Constitution so that the layman can understand it. He writes clearly and with great humor—the way I like to educate people.As the author of The Government, I know how hard it is to put a good book together, and Michael has more than accomplished that. His sheer genius can be found on every pa I'm a Michael Badnarik fan. When he was the Libertarian Presidential Candidate, I got a chance to meet him, just like I got to meet Harry Browne when he was the Presidential Candidate.Michael explains the Constitution so that the layman can understand it. He writes clearly and with great humor—the way I like to educate people.As the author of The Government, I know how hard it is to put a good book together, and Michael has more than accomplished that. His sheer genius can be found on every page, and I love to support him.

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He actually had the guts to crash the Presidential Debates when the Committee on Presidential Debates, consisting of four Democrats and four Republicans, wouldn't allow him or the Green Party candidate in the debates. He went to jail for it.He's a real American that puts his money where his mouth is.

I'm proud to have read and own his book.