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# The Once and Future King: The Rise of Crown Government in America

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Review: A must read for every memeber of Congress. - This is not an easy read, but it is an excellent book, and I highly recommend it to everyone running for Congress or who is currently in Congress. The beginning chapters take some time to digest because the history of our US Constitution (as the author presents it) isn't taught in basic U.S. History classes. Buckley's thoroughness, when comparing presidential regimes to parliamentary ones, is also remarkable, and as you delve deep into the book you'll understand why his comparisons are important. I do enjoy history, but this book was a challenge for me. It's a new look at our three branches of government and our political system. Sorry, no "Cliff Notes," but if you make it to the end, you'll feel like you've earned a PhD in Political Science. Reading about the struggles and fears that went into the design of our US Constitution by our Founding Fathers, allowed me to appreciate their genius. They seemed to know what could actually happen centuries later. In one early passage author Buckley writes, "George Mason, who complained at the Philadelphia Convention that a popularly elected president would `degenerate' into an `elective monarchy,' which would be worse than the real thing." This sets the tone for the entire book. The erosion of Congressional powers, the increase of Presidential powers, and the Supreme Court's failure to police the balance of power has placed too much authority in the office of the President. Buckley, a professor at George Mason University School of Law, refers to this as Crown Government, and then he walks the reader through the gradual increase of presidential dominance. Today our president has granted himself the power to enforce or not enforce any law or to delay its implementation. And by issuing an executive order, President Obama essential makes law, even though our Constitution specifically says ALL laws must come from the Congress. What a mess, I thought while reading this book. Buckley also points out that government's data mining, eavesdropping abilities, and control over the criminal justice and regulatory enforcement processes have created an open invitation for the president to exploit his power. The author reminds us that it was Obama's justice department that seized the records of the Associated Press, and it was Obama's treasury department that allowed the IRS to interfere with Tea Party and other conservative groups' ability to obtain 501(c) (4) status. Using government agencies to punish behaviors contrary to the administration's views is exactly what's happening in our country, and this book will open readers' eyes to our nation's dire situation. Aha! The author offers solutions to give the people back their voice in Washington, D.C. The first is a National Referenda. This would allow citizens to declare, by popular vote, a nationwide mandate on a particular issue. The second is Congressional Reform. The fact that Congressional power is in decline has much to do with Congress allowing it to happen. (Shall I dare mention the names of Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner among others?) And, of course, the third solution is Impeachment. Buckley decries the fact that Congress has not used its power to impeach with any regularity, which was the original intent of the power. There is so much more to this masterful book than a simple review can explain. The serious condition of our Constitutional Republic makes it worthy of purchasing, especially if you care about the deterioration of our nation.
Review: How our government reached its current condition - This book provides an interesting view of the evolution of u.s. government, not all of it complimentary. Much that we have didn't necessarily have to happen. Some of that which we accept in our government came about indirectly or perhaps accidentally. I found the book interesting though not that easy to read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,093,152 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,494 in Comparative Politics #1,994 in United States Executive Government #9,148 in History & Theory of Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (34) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1594037191 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1594037191 |
| Item Weight  | 1.66 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 424 pages |
| Publication date  | April 8, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Encounter Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for every memeber of Congress.
*by E***E on May 22, 2014*

This is not an easy read, but it is an excellent book, and I highly recommend it to everyone running for Congress or who is currently in Congress. The beginning chapters take some time to digest because the history of our US Constitution (as the author presents it) isn't taught in basic U.S. History classes. Buckley's thoroughness, when comparing presidential regimes to parliamentary ones, is also remarkable, and as you delve deep into the book you'll understand why his comparisons are important. I do enjoy history, but this book was a challenge for me. It's a new look at our three branches of government and our political system. Sorry, no "Cliff Notes," but if you make it to the end, you'll feel like you've earned a PhD in Political Science. Reading about the struggles and fears that went into the design of our US Constitution by our Founding Fathers, allowed me to appreciate their genius. They seemed to know what could actually happen centuries later. In one early passage author Buckley writes, "George Mason, who complained at the Philadelphia Convention that a popularly elected president would `degenerate' into an `elective monarchy,' which would be worse than the real thing." This sets the tone for the entire book. The erosion of Congressional powers, the increase of Presidential powers, and the Supreme Court's failure to police the balance of power has placed too much authority in the office of the President. Buckley, a professor at George Mason University School of Law, refers to this as Crown Government, and then he walks the reader through the gradual increase of presidential dominance. Today our president has granted himself the power to enforce or not enforce any law or to delay its implementation. And by issuing an executive order, President Obama essential makes law, even though our Constitution specifically says ALL laws must come from the Congress. What a mess, I thought while reading this book. Buckley also points out that government's data mining, eavesdropping abilities, and control over the criminal justice and regulatory enforcement processes have created an open invitation for the president to exploit his power. The author reminds us that it was Obama's justice department that seized the records of the Associated Press, and it was Obama's treasury department that allowed the IRS to interfere with Tea Party and other conservative groups' ability to obtain 501(c) (4) status. Using government agencies to punish behaviors contrary to the administration's views is exactly what's happening in our country, and this book will open readers' eyes to our nation's dire situation. Aha! The author offers solutions to give the people back their voice in Washington, D.C. The first is a National Referenda. This would allow citizens to declare, by popular vote, a nationwide mandate on a particular issue. The second is Congressional Reform. The fact that Congressional power is in decline has much to do with Congress allowing it to happen. (Shall I dare mention the names of Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner among others?) And, of course, the third solution is Impeachment. Buckley decries the fact that Congress has not used its power to impeach with any regularity, which was the original intent of the power. There is so much more to this masterful book than a simple review can explain. The serious condition of our Constitutional Republic makes it worthy of purchasing, especially if you care about the deterioration of our nation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ How our government reached its current condition
*by J***E on September 8, 2015*

This book provides an interesting view of the evolution of u.s. government, not all of it complimentary. Much that we have didn't necessarily have to happen. Some of that which we accept in our government came about indirectly or perhaps accidentally. I found the book interesting though not that easy to read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A different and compelling perspective on American problems today.
*by S***T on October 7, 2014*

Buckley makes a solid case for the British type parliamentary system vs. the US type three houses of government headed by an all powerful chief executive. All the arguments are clear and backed up by various readings of historical events in England, Canada and the USA. I have long wondered why our congress has abdicated so much power to the executive and the administrative departments, and Buckley here answered all of my questions to my satisfaction. Here in the US today we suffer from deadlock in congress and an executive who ignores the presently understood constitution. Buckley develops the historical background for this state of affairs, and draws parallels with the UK and Canada, with touches here and there of the other commonwealth nations. Buckley develops his case for the US currently using a third version of our constitution, showing clearly how the needs and solutions evolved from the days of our founding fathers to the present. This is a very good read, never dull or pedantic, and I highly recommend it to those who, like me, wonder what the heck is going on in Washington these days.

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