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Is the American Constitution undermining American Democracy? Daniel Ziblatt on how constitutional reform can strengthen democracy in America

Keen On America

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The Problem of Gerontocracy in the American Court System

This chapter explores the issue of gerontocracy in American politics, with a focus on the court system. The lack of term limits and retirement ages for national judges is discussed, highlighting the problems it creates in terms of accountability and alignment with majority preferences, and suggesting the need for term limits as a potential solution.

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