Chapter 8 of Lies My teacher Told Me "Textbook authors overlook the possibility that the balance of powers set forth in the Constitution,...,has been decisively altered over the last two hundred years. The federal government they picture is still the people's servant, manageable and tractable" (220). Using evidence from events over the last 5-10 years, show whether or not you agree with Loewen's assertion.

Chapter 8 of Lies My teacher Told Me "Textbook authors overlook the possibility that the balance of powers set forth in the Constitution,...,has been decisively altered over the last two hundred years. The federal government they picture is still the people's servant, manageable and tractable" (220). Using evidence from events over the last 5-10 years, show whether or not you agree with Loewen's assertion.