This influential work by John C. Calhoun provides a detailed analysis of American government and politics. In the 'Disquisition on Government', Calhoun explores the nature of political power and its relationship to individual liberty. In the 'Discourse on the Constitution', he offers a critical assessment of the US Constitution and its impact on American politics. With its insightful analysis and enduring relevance, this book is a must-read for students of political philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.