By Phil Sutton, D.B.A.
TRAILBLAZER TO REVIVAL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Phillip B. Sutton has dedicated his life to the enhancement of Human Rights, World Democratization and assisting others improve their lives and achieve their Divine Destiny all over the world.
Phil is a former U. S. Secretary of State for Economic, Energy & Agriculture Affairs; Ambassador Plenipotentiary; and Chairman & Member, Board of Director, U.S. Institute of Peace; Founder and President/CEO of the Sutton Viewpoint Center, Co-Founder of the Africa Project and Awarded the rare United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights.
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Key Quotes:
"We are in a wilderness without a single footstep to guide us." - James Madison, 4th U.S. President
Without vision, the people perish. -Proverbs 29:18
“The people have wielded their incredible power.” -Walter F. Mondale, 42nd U.S. Vice-President
“The people have spoken and we respect the majesty of the democratic system.” – George H. W. Bush, 41st U.S. President
CHAPTER FIVE: INDEPENDENCE INSTINCT
Do You Know Why?:
-What is the Independence Instinct?
-Exactly what are Human Rights? What entity grants them to Human Beings?
-What are the Two Cups of Life? Which cup have you spent most of your life drinking from metaphorically?
-According to the US Constitution, what are the Rights of the American People in relation to their government?
-What is the malaise of government? Which U.S. President gave it definition?
-What is the subject of the oldest political debate in America?
-Can you accurately define the political ideologies? Why does it matter?
-"America is a conservative nation." Is it? Why or why not?
-What is the history of each American political party and how have their ideologies fluctuated over time? Where do the Democratic and Republican parties stand now as opposed to their rhetoric? Why is that important?
-What are the Principles of American Democracy? Name them. Then define them. Why is this capability a fundamental requisite to functional Democracy in the United States?
-What is the difference between Representative Democracy and Direct Democracy? What are the pros and cons for each?
-Should the US Senate be eliminated? What are the alternatives to the US Senate? What are the pros and cons for each?
-What are the alternatives to reforming the US House of Representatives?
-Should the Vice Presidency be eliminated? What are the alternatives?
-What are the alternatives to reforming the Presidential Succession Act?
-Should the Electoral College be eliminated or reformed? What are the pros and cons for each alternative?
-Should the Federal Judiciary have terms of office? What are the pros and cons for each alternative?
-Should the US Senate and US House of Representatives be term limited? What are the pros and cons?
-Why do the American People need to be jealous of their power as Citizens?
-What would the Founders say about these reforms?
-What is the politics of hope? Who invented the concept?