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The Constitution is Amazing (and Ridiculous), Part One: A Troubled, Ambitious Origin Story

Ridiculous History

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Exploring Constitution's Troubled Origins

The chapter delves into the turbulent and ambitious origins of the Constitution, discussing the challenges faced by the framers, the tensions between states' rights and federal power, and the compromises made to shape the document. It further explores vague and outdated aspects of the Constitution, such as qualifications for presidential candidates and the concept of cruel and unusual punishment, reflecting on the document as a living entity that evolves over time.

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