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How the Constitution Can Bring Us Together (with Yuval Levin)

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CHAPTER

The Competitive Spirit of the Constitution

This chapter explores how competition embedded in the Constitution fosters collaboration and mitigates polarization among various factions. It emphasizes the framers' intent to balance interests through mechanisms like the Electoral College, which adapts over time rather than provide definitive answers. The discussion highlights the complexities of representation, majority rule, and the evolving constraints that protect minority rights within the American political system.

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