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Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic ConstitutionA brilliant new approach to the Constitution and courts of the United States by Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. For Justice Breyer, the Constitution's primary role is to preserve and encourage what he calls "active liberty" citizen participation in shaping government and its laws. As this book argues, promoting active liberty requires judicial modesty and deference to Congress; it also means recognizing the changing needs and demands of the
A brilliant new approach to the Constitution and courts of the United States by Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.For Justice Breyer, the Constitution's primary role is to preserve and encourage what he calls "active liberty" citizen participation in shaping government and its laws. As this book argues, promoting active liberty requires judicial modesty and deference to Congress; it also means recognizing the changing needs and demands of the populace. Indeed, the Constitution's lasting brilliance is that its principles may be adapted to cope with unanticipated situations, and Breyer makes a powerful case against treating it as a static guide intended for a world that is dead and gone. Using contemporary examples from federalism to privacy to affirmative action, this is a vital contribution to the ongoing debate over the role and power of our courts.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 10/10/2006
ISBN: 9780307274946
Pages: 161
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.30w x 0.40d
Review Citations: Kliatt 03/01/2007 pg. 36
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect for a 6 year old.
Format: Paperback
Grandson turned 6 and he absolutely loved it. Best reaction to it ever.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Quick, fun read
Format: Kindle
I purchased this because my son and I have been raising 2 albino axolotls since 2022.
The illustrations are very cute and well done. The story includes a few characters and even though it's so short, there is clear character development.
I would recommend this for children under the age of 8 to be read to. With repetition, they will easily be able to read this book (apart from those with reading challenges).
My 12 year old read it through in one sitting and added his own unique reading style to it which was really funny.
I wouldn't recommend reading this on a small screen as the font is small.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2025
★★★★★ 4
pretty good
Format: Kindle
It was pretty good over all but I think it could have more excitement
But I think you readers will like it
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Mi hijo de 7 años lo ama
Format: Paperback
Mi hijo lo lee y lo relee, le encantó!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Start
Format: Hardcover
My 9 year old doesn’t like reading. When it’s time for him to read to us, this is his go to book. Chapter books are a bit intimidating for him. He is eager to read about Max and is wanting to ready without us asking. We are looking forward to book 2.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2025