Tyranny, often incorrectly defined in our society, often stems from a growing arbitrary use of power. In Ralph Lehman's The Illusory Bargain, Lehman reveals how the US government has deviated from the balance of power established by the Constitution and the aftermath that such consequences can have. With an emphasis on the Seventeenth Amendment, readers follow an exploration of how the government has expanded in size and debt, as well as how this has contributed to the division and unrest we see now. In discussing how to reverse these dangerous trends, Ralph Lehman makes a stand and conveys his ideas to utilize equally administered laws to restore the balance of power as well as promote harmony and justice throughout. With this, The Illusory Bargain will exhibit why restoring a democratic republican form of government is paramount for the just and prosperous society needed today.