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The Trump Verdict and the Rule of Law
We the People
Progressive Era and the Power Struggle
This chapter delves into the progressive era, exploring the attacks on individual Supreme Court justices by political candidates like Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, advocating for judicial recall and overturning Supreme Court decisions by popular vote. It discusses how the progressive movement aimed to strengthen majoritarian rule, leading to changes like direct election of senators and the income tax, while also touching on Woodrow Wilson's racism, Roosevelt's antitrust campaign, and the courts' role during times of war.
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