Tyranny of the Minority

In this book, Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt examine why American democracy has reached a breaking point while other Western democracies appear more stable.

They argue that the U.S.

Constitution, forged in the 18th century, has created a system that allows partisan minorities to consistently thwart and rule over popular majorities.

The authors highlight institutions such as the Electoral College, the Senate's disproportionate representation of small states, and the filibuster as key factors.

They compare the U.S.

system to other democracies and propose reforms to address these issues, including reimagining the Senate, abolishing the filibuster, and eliminating the Electoral College.

The book serves as a clarion call for reform, grounded in a deep understanding of the American political fabric and a visionary outlook for its transformation.