Unfounded Fears: Myths and Realities of a Constitutional Convention

by Paul J. Weber, Barbara A. Perry, Barbara Perry

Book Overview

Since the first and only constitutional convention in 1787, 26 amendments have been added to our governing document, but not one of them became law by virtue of the convention method. Despite more than 400 applications, no constitutional convention has been called in 202 years. Indeed it was James Madison who wrote, "Having witnessed the difficulties and dangers experienced by the first Convention. . . . I should tremble for the result of a Second."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275933474
• ISBN13: 9780275933470
• Release Date: November 1989
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 189 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"