Political theory of the Constitution

Author: Kenneth W. Thompson Translated by
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Publish Date: 1997-08-01
Features: The book is divided into three parts, reviewing and elaborating on the political philosophy thoughts of masters such as Aristotle, Montesquieu, Hume, Locke, and Burke, and exploring their influence on the American Founding Fathers and constitutionalists like Madison and Jefferson. It examines Western constitutional theory and its fundamental origins. Additionally, it focuses on why the 1787 Philadelphia Constitutional Convention resolved the relationships between the President, Congress, and the Senate- House of Representatives, as well as how legislative power, executive power, financial power, and individual rights were balanced and coordinated. This work bridges the gap between law and politics, aiming to embody the beautiful ideals of political philosophy that have become a shared treasure of humanity through concrete and actionable systems.