"Framed: America’s 51 Constitutions and the Crisis of Governance"

"Framed: America’s 51 Constitutions and the Crisis of Governance" by David Brian Robertson explores how each U.S. state, along with the federal government, has its own constitution, creating a complex web of rules that govern the nation. The book examines how these separate constitutions reflect different histories, values, and political cultures, leading to conflicts and challenges in effective governance. Robertson shows that this decentralized system can be both a strength, allowing local flexibility, and a weakness, causing confusion and inconsistency. The work highlights the ongoing struggle to balance state independence with national unity.