The illusion of constitutional government.

Joseph Sobran was one of the most original and insightful thinkers I've ever read. His views on the revolution in American constitutional interpretation are all you need ever read on the subject.

Why this revolution happened is another story but suffice it to say those who brought it about were influenced in whole or in part by Western technological success, phenomenal American economic productivity, hubris, universal suffrage, Marxism, envy, fear, and a leftist press. There might have been some demagoguery too, but, really, how could that happen here? Come now.

I recommend Sobran's "How Tyranny Came to America" to you as something that will vastly increase your understand of our current government. A belief in good will, decency, and fidelity to oaths of office will be a hindrance to you if you try to understand constitutional interpretation. If you read Sobran, you will no longer be at such a disadvantage.

Here's one of his insights to pique your interest:

It’s remarkable that the same liberals who think business monopolies are sinister think monopolies of political power are progressive. When they can’t pass their programs because of the constitutional safeguards, they complain about “gridlock” — a cliché that shows they miss the whole point of the enumeration and separation of powers.

"How Tyranny Came to America." Sobran's, date unk.