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¿Qué diablos dice realmente la Constitucion? [OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?]: Un análisis nada tedioso de cómo debería funcionar nuestra democracia
Do you know what the Constitution ACTUALLY says?
This witty and highly relevant annotation of our founding document is the go-to guide to how our government really works (or is supposed to work).
Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by experts in the field of constitutional law, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an entertaining and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution actually lays out.
With clear notes and graphics on everything from presidential powers to Supreme Court nominations to hidden loopholes, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution from its preamble to its final amendment (with a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence). Besides putting the Constitution in modern-day English so that it can be understood, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? gives readers all of the info they need to be effective voters and citizens in the November elections and beyond.
This witty and highly relevant annotation of our founding document is the go-to guide to how our government really works (or is supposed to work).
Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by experts in the field of constitutional law, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an entertaining and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution actually lays out.
With clear notes and graphics on everything from presidential powers to Supreme Court nominations to hidden loopholes, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution from its preamble to its final amendment (with a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence). Besides putting the Constitution in modern-day English so that it can be understood, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? gives readers all of the info they need to be effective voters and citizens in the November elections and beyond.
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First published March 10, 2020
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April 19, 2022
I was fortunate that in my Catholic school in Chicago, in seventh and eighth grade I was taught Civics. Every Friday for two years. In my junior year in HS, where American History was a required class, we had to take and pass a Constitution test. Do they still do this? Anyway, that was a long time ago, and with all the news debating what the first and second amendments actually mean, I decided to refresh my knowledge.
Taken line by line, each part is read and then explained, often with the history behind it, showing the reason behind each part. It is told in a witty manner, if one enjoys tongue in cheek humor, which I do, and if one doesn't mind when an author inserts his own opinions, which I usually do, but surprisingly it worked for me here.
With the tenuous state our democracy is in, schools need to go back and teach the basics of our democracy and this was an entertaining way to do just that.
Taken line by line, each part is read and then explained, often with the history behind it, showing the reason behind each part. It is told in a witty manner, if one enjoys tongue in cheek humor, which I do, and if one doesn't mind when an author inserts his own opinions, which I usually do, but surprisingly it worked for me here.
With the tenuous state our democracy is in, schools need to go back and teach the basics of our democracy and this was an entertaining way to do just that.
January 3, 2021
Hilarious. Informative. As evenly cast as one can be. File it under “shit everyone should know about.” Then, get on the business of knowing about it. 💪🏼
January 10, 2021
Finished this book this morning, and I thought to myself, “where was this book when I was in high school?” This book has opened my eyes and helped me connect the dots to so many things! First, this book breaks down the constitution into understandable language. The author then provides additional content in the form of BTW, FYI, and IMO. It’s super informative! Second, the author includes history and context behind the constitution, the amendments and the Declaration of Independence. Again, it was easy to understand and really helped me connect the dots in terms of politics but also racial issues. Third, there are some cuss words in this book but in all honesty, after reading some of the history and context, I said, “WTF” and “that’s effed up” more times than I can count. I feel really embarrassed that I have been ignorant about my own government for so long. 🤦🏻♀️ Finally, the last section of the book gives you ideas on what you can do as a citizen who elects these officials who technically work for you. I love a book that gives you tangible action.
It’s not often that I buy books anymore because #minimalism but I am going to buy this book as a reference and so that I can read through it with Vinnie. I want my child to be better educated about our government than I have been. This book, or something like it, needs to be in the hands of every student in America. #reading #learning #educateyourself #government #thenewtextbook #2021readingchallenge #wtf #omg
It’s not often that I buy books anymore because #minimalism but I am going to buy this book as a reference and so that I can read through it with Vinnie. I want my child to be better educated about our government than I have been. This book, or something like it, needs to be in the hands of every student in America. #reading #learning #educateyourself #government #thenewtextbook #2021readingchallenge #wtf #omg
October 17, 2023
Here it is! Worthy of a repeat read each voting November.
Just like you can never step in the same river twice, our minds and politics and world view changes daily. Going back to a baseline read to remember what you forgot (that which you KNEW yesterday) is always a good exercise.
A worthy read. Stay educated and don't just read one book about this. Vote, use your voice, making sure it's your voice (not some other voice!) you are using.
'Nuf said.
Just like you can never step in the same river twice, our minds and politics and world view changes daily. Going back to a baseline read to remember what you forgot (that which you KNEW yesterday) is always a good exercise.
A worthy read. Stay educated and don't just read one book about this. Vote, use your voice, making sure it's your voice (not some other voice!) you are using.
'Nuf said.
November 22, 2021
There is a solid amount of easy to understand information here.
But the author thinks a bit too much of his own opinion and sense of humor. Each "in my opinion" and "fuck" for fuck's sake wore me down to the point of eye rolling.
But the author thinks a bit too much of his own opinion and sense of humor. Each "in my opinion" and "fuck" for fuck's sake wore me down to the point of eye rolling.
September 19, 2020
An easy-to-understand look at the Constitution! More than what you ever learned in school.
April 11, 2024
Great information but I wish it didn’t try so hard to be cool. Otherwise really good. Recommend reading if you’re living in the US. 4.1 stars
February 25, 2021
I was going to give it 4/5 stars but decided on a 5/5 for Sheehan's impassioned plea at the end of the book: your vote has power enshrined in the constitution. This power allows you to change the things you don't agree with. Use it.
There's not much to say by way of summary. The format is that Sheehan takes a section of the constitution and then explains it. Helpfully, he notes parts that are no longer relevant, either by amendment or otherwise.
Everyone should take a civics class. And if you can't take a civics class, whether it's by way of this book or some other method, educate yourself about how our government work and, more importantly, how you can change it.
There's not much to say by way of summary. The format is that Sheehan takes a section of the constitution and then explains it. Helpfully, he notes parts that are no longer relevant, either by amendment or otherwise.
Everyone should take a civics class. And if you can't take a civics class, whether it's by way of this book or some other method, educate yourself about how our government work and, more importantly, how you can change it.
March 8, 2021
Super relevant and honest assessment of the constitution the amendments and where we are today. I definitely recommend and wish that they would let kids read this on school to really understand what our founding fathers put in place but also the practical (or sometimes not so practical) applications of it.
August 1, 2022
In this book, it is obvious that the author is a Liberal. Their liberal spin on certain portions of Constitution is glaring.
They glanced over West Virginia. Virginia never authorized the forming of West Virginia. However they permitted it and still stands as valid. The adoption of PR and DC as States would almost guarantee a Democratic controlled government moving forward. That and the fact that the author agrees with doing away with the Electoral College is par for the course. Their assertion that Federal law trumps State law is not correct. On the 2nd Amendment, I was just waiting to read their view of it. As I suspected, the author is of the thought process that the current "State" militia is the one referenced in the Constitution. Nor was the "well regulated" definition the author tries to push.
Yet despite this clear evidence, gun control and prohibition proponents attempt to squeeze out of the text of the Second Amendment the meaning that only a “collective” ― not an individual ― right is guaranteed by the amendment. They argue that the words of the amendment allegedly apply only to the group in our society that is "well regulated" and "keeps and bears arms," the National Guard. But they are wrong.
David I. Caplan, who has examined this issue in depth, provides this analysis:
"In colonial times the term ‘well regulated’ meant ‘well functioning’ ― for this was the meaning of those words at that time, as demonstrated by the following passage from the original 1789 charter of the University of North Carolina: ‘Whereas in all well regulated governments it is the indispensable duty of every Legislatures to consult the happiness of a rising generation…’ Moreover the Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘regulated’ among other things as ‘properly disciplined;’ and it defines ‘discipline’ among other things as ‘a trained condition.’"
Privately kept firearms and training with them apart from formal militia mustering thus was encompassed by the Second Amendment, in order to enable able-bodied citizens to be trained by being familiar in advance with the functioning of firearms. In that way, when organized the militia would be able to function well when the need arose to muster and be deployed for sudden military emergencies.
Therefore, even if the opening words of the Amendment, "A well regulated militia…" somehow would be interpreted as strictly limiting "the right of the people to keep…arms"; nevertheless, a properly functioning militia fundamentally presupposes that the individual citizen be allowed to keep, practice, and train himself in the use of firearms.
I do however agree with the author on the 14th amendment. I believe that someone's political beliefs should be a "protected class". This would ensure that what we saw with the anti-MAGA movement would be tried as hate crimes. Things would change after a few people are used as example.
Too on Voter ID, the author is completely wrong. In order for these class of people these "ID is racist" require ID to get Federal assistance at the various offices, to purchase alcohol, to visit the Capitol, to visit the White House, to drive a car, to rent a car, to cash a check, to pick up tickets, as a mater of fact, in some states and adult without ID can be arrested until they can identify who you are. So if asking for an ID is racist, then no one should ever need ID. No one should need to ever go to the dreadful DMV, show ID at a Medical Facility, no one should have to prove they are who they are for EBT cards, so we can all just walk up to the office and get services. Even Black people understand that by someone saying that they are incapable of getting a voter ID, is actually the racist ones.
They glanced over West Virginia. Virginia never authorized the forming of West Virginia. However they permitted it and still stands as valid. The adoption of PR and DC as States would almost guarantee a Democratic controlled government moving forward. That and the fact that the author agrees with doing away with the Electoral College is par for the course. Their assertion that Federal law trumps State law is not correct. On the 2nd Amendment, I was just waiting to read their view of it. As I suspected, the author is of the thought process that the current "State" militia is the one referenced in the Constitution. Nor was the "well regulated" definition the author tries to push.
Yet despite this clear evidence, gun control and prohibition proponents attempt to squeeze out of the text of the Second Amendment the meaning that only a “collective” ― not an individual ― right is guaranteed by the amendment. They argue that the words of the amendment allegedly apply only to the group in our society that is "well regulated" and "keeps and bears arms," the National Guard. But they are wrong.
David I. Caplan, who has examined this issue in depth, provides this analysis:
"In colonial times the term ‘well regulated’ meant ‘well functioning’ ― for this was the meaning of those words at that time, as demonstrated by the following passage from the original 1789 charter of the University of North Carolina: ‘Whereas in all well regulated governments it is the indispensable duty of every Legislatures to consult the happiness of a rising generation…’ Moreover the Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘regulated’ among other things as ‘properly disciplined;’ and it defines ‘discipline’ among other things as ‘a trained condition.’"
Privately kept firearms and training with them apart from formal militia mustering thus was encompassed by the Second Amendment, in order to enable able-bodied citizens to be trained by being familiar in advance with the functioning of firearms. In that way, when organized the militia would be able to function well when the need arose to muster and be deployed for sudden military emergencies.
Therefore, even if the opening words of the Amendment, "A well regulated militia…" somehow would be interpreted as strictly limiting "the right of the people to keep…arms"; nevertheless, a properly functioning militia fundamentally presupposes that the individual citizen be allowed to keep, practice, and train himself in the use of firearms.
I do however agree with the author on the 14th amendment. I believe that someone's political beliefs should be a "protected class". This would ensure that what we saw with the anti-MAGA movement would be tried as hate crimes. Things would change after a few people are used as example.
Too on Voter ID, the author is completely wrong. In order for these class of people these "ID is racist" require ID to get Federal assistance at the various offices, to purchase alcohol, to visit the Capitol, to visit the White House, to drive a car, to rent a car, to cash a check, to pick up tickets, as a mater of fact, in some states and adult without ID can be arrested until they can identify who you are. So if asking for an ID is racist, then no one should ever need ID. No one should need to ever go to the dreadful DMV, show ID at a Medical Facility, no one should have to prove they are who they are for EBT cards, so we can all just walk up to the office and get services. Even Black people understand that by someone saying that they are incapable of getting a voter ID, is actually the racist ones.
December 3, 2021
I'm going to give a tl;dr review of this book and then go on a bit of a rant about our (declining) culture, so if you don't want to endure that the tl;dr review is: This book is a surprisingly readable account of the Constitution set up in the format of: a. read the particular section, b. comment on the section. It's at once light-hearted and concise, but straightforward and to the point, with one fatal flaw which I will get to in the longer rant below.
*Rant begins*
The fatal flaw in this book is clear from the title: "OMG WTF..." of course this means "Oh my (take the Lord's name in vain), What the (f-word)... Now, it's pretty clear that the author and publisher want to come off as "edgy" and "contemporary" in the title, no doubt with the desire to sell books and get people to understand what is actually in the Constitution (a worthy goal if you ask me, and one that they accomplish).
What does it say about our culture, that the only apparent way to get people to read a book is to take the Lord's name in vain in the title (in code word of course!) and use the vulgarity of the "f" word? Surely historians will look back on this crumbling era of American history and point out the rank vulgarity that has seeped throughout society and come to the conclusion that ours was a vulgar, declining, and crumbling era of the great American experiment. I mean, titles of books like, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck." Ooo, so edgy! So contemporary! So cool! It's none of these things, it's just clear evidence of a society whose wheels are beginning to come off, and this book is just another lug nut loose and wobbling.
I know what you're going to say, "come on, the "f" word is not vulgar, it's just contemporary code for "what in the world?" And that just proves my point. When vulgarity is accepted as "normal," then we know that our culture has gone off the rails. When we have to use vulgarity to entice people to read something we can conclude that our society has REALLY gone off the rails.
It's too bad because this book would have been just as good had they come up with a non-vulgar creative title and not liberally sprinkled the "f" word throughout the book. Oh, and they could have edited out the word "masturbatory" as well.
"Rant over."
*Rant begins*
The fatal flaw in this book is clear from the title: "OMG WTF..." of course this means "Oh my (take the Lord's name in vain), What the (f-word)... Now, it's pretty clear that the author and publisher want to come off as "edgy" and "contemporary" in the title, no doubt with the desire to sell books and get people to understand what is actually in the Constitution (a worthy goal if you ask me, and one that they accomplish).
What does it say about our culture, that the only apparent way to get people to read a book is to take the Lord's name in vain in the title (in code word of course!) and use the vulgarity of the "f" word? Surely historians will look back on this crumbling era of American history and point out the rank vulgarity that has seeped throughout society and come to the conclusion that ours was a vulgar, declining, and crumbling era of the great American experiment. I mean, titles of books like, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck." Ooo, so edgy! So contemporary! So cool! It's none of these things, it's just clear evidence of a society whose wheels are beginning to come off, and this book is just another lug nut loose and wobbling.
I know what you're going to say, "come on, the "f" word is not vulgar, it's just contemporary code for "what in the world?" And that just proves my point. When vulgarity is accepted as "normal," then we know that our culture has gone off the rails. When we have to use vulgarity to entice people to read something we can conclude that our society has REALLY gone off the rails.
It's too bad because this book would have been just as good had they come up with a non-vulgar creative title and not liberally sprinkled the "f" word throughout the book. Oh, and they could have edited out the word "masturbatory" as well.
"Rant over."
January 4, 2021
After spending countless hours watching CNN in the days following the 2020 US Presidential Election, I wanted to get a better idea of why the election process is the way it is. This popped up as a suggested read from my library so I placed a hold for it and received it in December. This only took me a few days to read and to explain it simply this is the constitution read item by item and explained in modern terms. The author also explains the items that are no longer relevant and some items that he believes are way out of date. The author is not completely unbias, however he does address that he would be giving opinions in some spots throughout the book. There is no propaganda, the author isn't trying to push his opinion on the readers, but if you are sensitive to political opinions in your literature, this may not be for you.
This is a short read, and isn't intimidating for "non-readers". There is no extra prose, there very short entry and ending notes, but it is what it says - an explanation on the constitution.
For someone who is looking to learn about the constitution I think this is a really easy and safe start. As I haven't been in school for years, it was a nice refresher, plus it filled in some gaps with items nobody really talks about. For people just getting into politics/learning about politics, I think this is really nice, but also for people who are not interested in politics but realize how important this information is. I do all my ratings based on entertainment, and this is not the most enthralling book I have ever read, but it is full of important information and is definitely worth the read for those looking for a simple political read.
This is a short read, and isn't intimidating for "non-readers". There is no extra prose, there very short entry and ending notes, but it is what it says - an explanation on the constitution.
For someone who is looking to learn about the constitution I think this is a really easy and safe start. As I haven't been in school for years, it was a nice refresher, plus it filled in some gaps with items nobody really talks about. For people just getting into politics/learning about politics, I think this is really nice, but also for people who are not interested in politics but realize how important this information is. I do all my ratings based on entertainment, and this is not the most enthralling book I have ever read, but it is full of important information and is definitely worth the read for those looking for a simple political read.
July 22, 2021
This is an ingenious guide to our foundational document. Sheehan gives the actual text, a simple interpretation and some context. He adds a few opinions but all are clearly marked. You can easily tell which parts no longer apply because they too are clearly marked. If you have questions about the constitution and don't have time to become a constitutional scholar, this can get you up to speed a little quicker. Maybe this should be required reading, especially for those who are constantly making statements about what is "in the constitution."
January 26, 2021
I feel like I try to stay up on politics and how the government works, but man I learned so much from this! I had to stop every few pages and tell whoever I knew around me about some fact. It was really good.
July 3, 2024
It's been a loooooooong time since I've read the Constitution. A long time. It's not the most engaging document in the world, but it is a super important one. We live in a world where a ton of people refer to it all the time ... often giving it the sort of reverence they might give the Bible. Our founders are revered as these incredibly intelligent crafters of the most successful democracy ever. People argue over constitutional intent, and they often use the Constitution to justify just about every political position out there. As a citizen of this nation I think it is important to really understand this government we are in charge of, so ... I tackled this audio book, despite the fact that I'm normally drawn to fluffy romantic stories.
It is true ... this is a (relatively) non-boring guide to the Constitution. Ben Sheehan was an engaging writer and narrator for his book. I think this is a good way to re-acquaint ourselves with the Constitution if you aren't inclined toward just grabbing a cup of tea and diving head first into the actual document itself. Candice Renee reads the actual words of the Constitution throughout this audio book, and I appreciated that because it makes it clear when the actual document is being read and when Ben's commentary/explanation of it is happening. I appreciated Ben's explanations and definitions of terms so that we know exactly what the formal language of the document is saying. I would have loved to know more historical details about why some of these items are added to the Constitution, but that wasn't really the purpose of this book, so I may check that out someday in the future.
What I discovered ....
Well, our current system of government STINKS. It is obvious that the founders intended WAY more power to be vested in the legislative branch of government. They were REALLY opposed to strong executive power ... until they got their own taste of it, I guess. (I'm looking at you Adams/Jefferson/Madison ....). With the dysfunction of our legislative branch we have moved closer and closer to a quasi-authoritarian system where we place all of our governmental hopes on a strong executive who will just get things done without having to spend a lot of time with messy compromises and deliberations with people who might have other ideas. Also, there was a lot of super specific items throughout the document that don't really apply today. Anyone who believes that the Constitution is perfect as it is, without flaw, obviously hasn't taken two seconds to read it.
But, with all its flaws, this document is really a beautiful wonder of a document. It is not perfect, but it attempts to create a system where the people have a say in the government that runs things. It's taken a couple hundred years and several amendments to get closer to that ideal, but it is generally headed in the right direction. I have A LOT of problems with the way our government works today. I don't believe that our current money driven system is actually responsive to the citizens. Our disengagement makes so many of us susceptible to coercion and manipulation before we make important electoral decisions. Too many people see politics through a partisan lens ... making one side 'good' and one side 'evil.' I've got some real concerns about partisan judicial overreach by people who are given life-time appointments. But overall, I'd say that I am glad to be part of this messy system of government. It is isn't perfect, because we aren't perfect voters/citizens. But I will continue to have faith that the arc of history is in our favor, and that we can course correct and find that 'more perfect union' our founders envisioned. I really enjoyed this book. Four stars.
It is true ... this is a (relatively) non-boring guide to the Constitution. Ben Sheehan was an engaging writer and narrator for his book. I think this is a good way to re-acquaint ourselves with the Constitution if you aren't inclined toward just grabbing a cup of tea and diving head first into the actual document itself. Candice Renee reads the actual words of the Constitution throughout this audio book, and I appreciated that because it makes it clear when the actual document is being read and when Ben's commentary/explanation of it is happening. I appreciated Ben's explanations and definitions of terms so that we know exactly what the formal language of the document is saying. I would have loved to know more historical details about why some of these items are added to the Constitution, but that wasn't really the purpose of this book, so I may check that out someday in the future.
What I discovered ....
Well, our current system of government STINKS. It is obvious that the founders intended WAY more power to be vested in the legislative branch of government. They were REALLY opposed to strong executive power ... until they got their own taste of it, I guess. (I'm looking at you Adams/Jefferson/Madison ....). With the dysfunction of our legislative branch we have moved closer and closer to a quasi-authoritarian system where we place all of our governmental hopes on a strong executive who will just get things done without having to spend a lot of time with messy compromises and deliberations with people who might have other ideas. Also, there was a lot of super specific items throughout the document that don't really apply today. Anyone who believes that the Constitution is perfect as it is, without flaw, obviously hasn't taken two seconds to read it.
But, with all its flaws, this document is really a beautiful wonder of a document. It is not perfect, but it attempts to create a system where the people have a say in the government that runs things. It's taken a couple hundred years and several amendments to get closer to that ideal, but it is generally headed in the right direction. I have A LOT of problems with the way our government works today. I don't believe that our current money driven system is actually responsive to the citizens. Our disengagement makes so many of us susceptible to coercion and manipulation before we make important electoral decisions. Too many people see politics through a partisan lens ... making one side 'good' and one side 'evil.' I've got some real concerns about partisan judicial overreach by people who are given life-time appointments. But overall, I'd say that I am glad to be part of this messy system of government. It is isn't perfect, because we aren't perfect voters/citizens. But I will continue to have faith that the arc of history is in our favor, and that we can course correct and find that 'more perfect union' our founders envisioned. I really enjoyed this book. Four stars.
March 6, 2021
This was such an ingenious book. Timely and relevant,this book dissects a hot button topic. ALL United States citizens should be learning more about the foundation of America. So many of us have uneducated opinions about our government that we are proud to boast about and this book breaks the Constitution down into understandable bites so that we can LEARN what it really says. I love Sheehan’s humor and push at the end to motivate readers to get involved and take action in their local governments. If you get nothing else out of it, at least read it for the story behind the ratification of the 27th amendment! **Not suitable for kids or work. ;) **
January 5, 2024
bc in no world would i ever pick up the constitution, read it, and then look up every term i don’t know the meaning of. i appreciated his thorough explanations of each section, making the constitution digestible. He also comments on when he thinks something should be changed and it helped me understand like why certain things in the constitution make sense and why some are just illogical or damaging to certain people. However, it was always very clear when something was his opinion, so even though this book has bias, he literally states every single time there’s a personal opinion versus a direct translation of what’s written. I would suggest this to everyone who doesn’t consider themselves a political science person. I know all about the foundation of the U.S. government, yay! & you should too
May 26, 2021
Should be required reading/listening for anyone over the age of 18. This is the first time I’ve ever read the constitution front to back and the author breaks it up with simplified and funny explanations. There’s a lot of outdated and messed up stuff in our constitution and a lot of it is open to interpretation. It’s brilliance is matched only by how F’d up it is in parts.
February 27, 2025
I have wanted to re-read the Constitution, last looked at when I was in high school....and found this book which translates it to "readable"! The author discussed each article and section of the Constitution bit by bit, with the full text presented first, then the "translation". He added humor, noted parts of the Constitution which were no longer applicable due to either amendments or just time making them obsolete. I read it in a day. With the current administration running roughshod over the Constitution and our democracy, I felt it was important to go to the source and understand our government a little better. It is very clear that the current administration needs a refresher course in the Constitution!!
June 10, 2021
I was a political science so much of this was very familiar. I like how each section was broken down and explained. Maybe some history or what that means to us today was used. It is a quick read and one that every American should read.
July 8, 2025
Good book that really explains what the constitution actually says and what was meant at the time of it’s inception. I feel like this should be a required read for high students. Read/listen to it, and understand it; important to know what all parts of the constitution say.
January 25, 2021
This is a great read
August 22, 2021
This book should be required reading for all citizens. Sheehan presents both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and then explains them in understandable language. Yes, he allows himself to comment, but I felt it just added to the gift this book is. Sheehan, as one could probably tell from the title, has an irreverence that permeates. I didn't feel it diminished the power of this book. It might even grab some readers that would have passed it by.
December 1, 2021
An interesting take on the constitution. Given in both the original language and explained in a way that us “common folk” can understand.
January 24, 2022
Finally, someone explains it in plain English.
September 11, 2022
Informative, funny, and thought-provoking. Very much worth the time. And kinda fun to boot!
May 11, 2023
A solid break down of the constitution with easy to understand language without being condescending. Highly recommended for anyone learning about the constitution for the first time, anyone needing a refresher, or people who have watched too many episodes of the West Wing and want to double check some procedures.
October 30, 2023
A straightforward presentation of the origins and meaning of the US Constitution. The only problem with this book is the insertion by the author of his personal opinions.
May 7, 2024
We need a new constitution, what the heck 🤦♀️
December 2, 2024
4.5 stars. A great primer on the constitution, amendments, and how they apply in today’s world and why more of us should know these documents.
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