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A Federalist Manifesto: How to Mend the Republic with a Convention of States
"A republic, if you can keep it."As he was leaving Independence Hall at the close of the Constitutional Convention, a lady asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” Franklin’s foreboding “A republic, if you can keep it.”
We are now at risk of losing that precious gift.
Through an analysis of history, political philosophy, and a plethora of current events, A Federalist Manifesto builds upon the work of others to detail how the federal government became dysfunctional and what can be done to correct it.
Written by a social studies teacher with over 20 years in the classroom, retired U.S. Navy Commander Brian Lasher addresses the issues in ways that are appropriate for both sophisticated reader and student alike. It also includes access to a gaming simulation for those teachers interested in exploring news ways to present the Constitution in class.
Rather than calling on a new generation to remake the world, this book challenges Progressive ideology and lays out the case for why mending the republic with time-tested principles is a better way.
For those concerned about the future of our country, there is a peaceful way out of the abyss.
It’s called a Convention of States, and it’s high time we did something about it.
Do you want to better understand how the government works? (In theory, anyway!)Want to learn more about the Constitutional challenges and potential solutions?Teacher, want to engage your students with active learning about the Constitution? Get them to discuss and debate the ideas?
Read A Federalist Manefesto!
We are now at risk of losing that precious gift.
Through an analysis of history, political philosophy, and a plethora of current events, A Federalist Manifesto builds upon the work of others to detail how the federal government became dysfunctional and what can be done to correct it.
Written by a social studies teacher with over 20 years in the classroom, retired U.S. Navy Commander Brian Lasher addresses the issues in ways that are appropriate for both sophisticated reader and student alike. It also includes access to a gaming simulation for those teachers interested in exploring news ways to present the Constitution in class.
Rather than calling on a new generation to remake the world, this book challenges Progressive ideology and lays out the case for why mending the republic with time-tested principles is a better way.
For those concerned about the future of our country, there is a peaceful way out of the abyss.
It’s called a Convention of States, and it’s high time we did something about it.
Do you want to better understand how the government works? (In theory, anyway!)Want to learn more about the Constitutional challenges and potential solutions?Teacher, want to engage your students with active learning about the Constitution? Get them to discuss and debate the ideas?
Read A Federalist Manefesto!
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2020
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