OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actuall..., Ben Sheehan
OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actuall..., Ben Sheehan
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OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?
A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work

Author: Ben Sheehan

Narrator: Ben Sheehan, Candice Renee

Unabridged: 4 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/14/2020

Synopsis

Do you know what the Constitution ACTUALLY says?
This witty and highly relevant annotation of our founding document is the go-to guide to the ins and outs of how our government really works.
Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by dozens of experts in the field of constitutional law, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an entertaining and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution lays out.
Packed with digestible notes and clear infographics on everything from the meaning of the Second Amendment to the stated rules around Supreme Court nominations, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution, from its preamble to its final amendment. He also offers a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence. Extra-credit information throughout on things like amendments that were never passed and what powers elected officials actually have, give readers all the information they need to be informed and effective voters and citizens.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jenn on January 03, 2021

Hilarious. Informative. As evenly cast as one can be. File it under β€œshit everyone should know about.” Then, get on the business of knowing about it. πŸ’ͺ🏼......more

Goodreads review by Lauren A. Young on January 10, 2021

Finished this book this morning, and I thought to myself, β€œwhere was this book when I was in high school?” This book has opened my eyes and helped me connect the dots to so many things! First, this book breaks down the constitution into understandable language. The author then provides additional co......more

Goodreads review by Moonkiszt on October 16, 2023

Here it is! Worthy of a repeat read each voting November. Just like you can never step in the same river twice, our minds and politics and world view changes daily. Going back to a baseline read to remember what you forgot (that which you KNEW yesterday) is always a good exercise. A worthy read. Stay......more

Goodreads review by Liz on September 19, 2020

An easy-to-understand look at the Constitution! More than what you ever learned in school.......more

Goodreads review by Paloma on February 25, 2021

I was going to give it 4/5 stars but decided on a 5/5 for Sheehan's impassioned plea at the end of the book: your vote has power enshrined in the constitution. This power allows you to change the things you don't agree with. Use it. There's not much to say by way of summary. The format is that Sheeha......more

Quotes

"I wish this book existed 50 years ago when I moved to the United States. Ben's constitutional breakdown is a must-read for every current and aspiring citizen."β€”Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor of California

"Finally someone has created an easy way to teach something that's so crucial to us as citizens and as a country. Read this if you want to be smart, no pressure."β€”Derek Waters, creator of Drunk History

"Ben grew up in D.C. and had a parent who worked in the U.S. Senate, which gave him the privilege of learning how the government works from a young age. Ben shares that privilege in OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? This clear, understandable translation of the Constitution immensely helps us understand WTF actually goes on in our government."β€”Ilana Glazer, activist, actress and co-creator of Broad City

"In a meeting a few years ago, Ben Sheehan made the topic of gerrymandering genuinely funny to me. Ever since, he's been someone I think of when I look for examples on how to make civics more accessible. Give this book a read!"β€”Kal Penn, actor and former associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

"Every election, millions of people do not vote simply because they don't understand how the government works. If every American had this book they would laugh, learn, and go to the polls."β€”Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread the Vote

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