Larry Lessig

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/10/referendum-presidency-larry-lessig/411013/?single_page=true

Larry Lessig

This article discusses the concept of a "referendum presidency" proposed by Larry Lessig, a Harvard Law professor and political activist. Lessig argues that the current system of presidential elections in the United States is fundamentally flawed and undemocratic. He suggests that instead of electing a president through traditional elections, the people should have the opportunity to vote on specific policy issues and that the candidate who wins a majority on each issue should be elected president. The article examines the potential benefits and criticisms of Lessig's proposal, highlighting the challenges of implementing such a system and the potential for unintended consequences. It also discusses the broader issue of political reform and the need for alternative approaches to democracy in the modern world.

by Lawrence Lessig · 6 min · 10.20.2015

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This article discusses the concept of a "referendum presidency" proposed by Larry Lessig, a Harvard Law professor and political activist. Lessig argues that the current system of presidential elections in the United States is fundamentally flawed and undemocratic. He suggests that instead of electing a president through traditional elections, the people should have the opportunity to vote on specific policy issues and that the candidate who wins a majority on each issue should be elected president. The article examines the potential benefits and criticisms of Lessig's proposal, highlighting the challenges of implementing such a system and the potential for unintended consequences. It also discusses the broader issue of political reform and the need for alternative approaches to democracy in the modern world.
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