Introduction : Wilson, the founding, and historical thinking -- Historicism and Wilson's critique of the social compact -- The modern democratic state and the new political science -- Beyond the separation of powers : the new constitutionalism and the growth of the American national state -- Congress as parliament? -- The presidency, the parties, and the judiciary -- Who governs? : Wilson's leadership doctrine and the question of democracy -- Wilson's science of administration -- Conclusion : 1912 and beyond.