OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work

by Ben Sheehan, Candice Renee (Read by)

Overview

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 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781549157301
Publisher:	Hachette Book Group
Publication date:	04/14/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Before founding OMG WTF Ben Sheehan was VP of Digital Content for SB Projects, founded by entertainment mogul Scooter Braun. During 2016 he was Executive Director of writer/director Joss Whedon's Save the Day PAC, which used digital videos to register 50,000 young voters. Prior to that he was Executive Producer and Head of Talent for Funny Or Die where he produced, developed, cast, and wrote videos for the site as well as for political organizations. The projects he's been involved with have received over a billion views. Ben has been featured in AdWeek, Billboard, Buzzfeed, The Daily Beast, Fast Company, Mashable, NPR, and Variety, and was named "NextGen: 35 Rising Executives Under 35"by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018. He has also lectured on college campuses across the country.

Editorial Reviews

"Ben provides a totally fresh departure for thinking about the Constitution for lots of people who don't make a livelihood out of it, but need to understand it. A wonderful, breakthrough book."—Jamie Raskin, U.S. representative and former professor of constitutional law at American University's Washington College of Law

"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."—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."—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."—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!"—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."—Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread the Vote

"We're feeling extra smart this week after reading Ben Sheehan's OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say? Truly, our self-confidence hasn't been this high since we put on concealer six weeks ago."—Betches

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