The Legislative Branch

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Oxford University Press, 2005 - Political Science - 584 pages

The checks and balances provided by the three branches of federal government are essential to nurturing and maintaining American democracy. With the guidance of coeditors Paul J. Quirk and Sarah A. Binder, this collection of essays examines the role of the Legislature in American democracy and the dynamic between the other branches of government, and discusses possible measures for reform.
The volume addresses questions such as: How does Congress serve the values of democracy and American constitutional principles? Which conceptions of those values does it implement, and which does it overlook or fail to realize? What are Congress's strengths and weaknesses in performing the tasks of democratic governance? What reforms, if any, are necessary to ensure the health and success of Congress as an institution of democracy in the future?

 

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Contents

IDEALS AND DEVELOPMENT
35
Modern Campaigns and Representation Gary C Jacobson
109
Elections Parties and Governance Sarah A Binder
148
Representing Racial and Ethnic Minorities David T Canon
171
Committees and Policy Formulation David W Rohde
201
of Federal Judges Forrest Maltzman
407
Congress and the Bureaucracy Charles R Shipan
432
Institutional Performance Paul J Quirk and Sarah Binder
525
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TitleThe Legislative Branch
Institutions of American democracy series
AuthorSarah A. Binder
EditorsPaul J. Quirk, Sarah A. Binder
ContributorAnnenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
Editionillustrated
PublisherOxford University Press, 2005
ISBN0195309162, 9780195309164
Length584 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Political Science / American Government / General
Political Science / American Government / Legislative Branch
Political Science / Constitutions
Political Science / General
Political Science / Political Ideologies / Democracy
  
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