There have been only twenty-seven amendments to the text of the US Constitution since its creation, but many more changes to the Constitution's unwritten rules. How did those changes happen, if not by textual amendment? This volume takes a deep dive into that fascinating puzzle.

"There have been 27 amendments to the text of the US Constitution in just under 235 years. But there have been many more changes to the Constitution's unwritten rules. How do those changes happen, if not by textual amendment? This book is a deep dive into that fascinating puzzle"--