Erwin Chemerinsky argues in No Democracy Lasts Forever that the failures in American democracy are rooted in the Constitution itself, raising concerns about its ability to adapt to modern needs.
Chemerinsky notes, 'The Constitution is famously difficult to amend, and the rigidity of its framework has led to a situation where it is failing to support a functional democracy in the U.S.'
The current political climate reveals a schism in American society, where Trump’s rise emphasizes the antidemocratic elements of the Constitution, as he was elected without securing a popular mandate.
Despite his earlier optimism, Chemerinsky now expresses a severe pessimism regarding the Constitution's role in safeguarding democracy, suggesting that its foundational principles may no longer foster a truly representative government.
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