Congressman, Constituents, and Contributors

Congressman, Constituents, and Contributors
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : 0898380707
ISBN-13 : 9780898380705
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Congressman, Constituents, and Contributors by : James B. Kau

In a sense, this book might seem like a strange undertaking for two economists. The material seems to be much closer to political science than to economics; our topic is the determinants of congressional voting. Legislatures and roll call voting are traditionally in the domain of political science. This introduction is intended to explain why we have found this book worth writing. Today the economy functions in a regulated framework. Whether or not there ever was a "golden age" of laissez faire capitalism is an issue for historians; such an age does not now exist. One implication of the high degree of politicization of the modern economy is that one cannot any longer study economics divorced from politics. The rise to prominence of the field of public choice is one strong piece of evidence about what many economists see as the significant influence of the political sector over what would seem to be purely economic variables. A more homey example may also be used to il lustrate the phenomenon of increased politicization of the economy. All economists have had the experience of lecturing on the unemployment creating effects of a minimum wage or on the shortage-creating implications of price controls, only to have a student ask: "But if that is so, why do we have those laws?" One way of viewing this book is as an attempt to answer that question.

Congressman, Constituents, and Contributors

Congressman, Constituents, and Contributors
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9789401711395
ISBN-13 : 9401711399
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Congressman, Constituents, and Contributors by : James B. Kau

In a sense, this book might seem like a strange undertaking for two economists. The material seems to be much closer to political science than to economics; our topic is the determinants of congressional voting. Legislatures and roll call voting are traditionally in the domain of political science. This introduction is intended to explain why we have found this book worth writing. Today the economy functions in a regulated framework. Whether or not there ever was a "golden age" of laissez faire capitalism is an issue for historians; such an age does not now exist. One implication of the high degree of politicization of the modern economy is that one cannot any longer study economics divorced from politics. The rise to prominence of the field of public choice is one strong piece of evidence about what many economists see as the significant influence of the political sector over what would seem to be purely economic variables. A more homey example may also be used to il lustrate the phenomenon of increased politicization of the economy. All economists have had the experience of lecturing on the unemployment creating effects of a minimum wage or on the shortage-creating implications of price controls, only to have a student ask: "But if that is so, why do we have those laws?" One way of viewing this book is as an attempt to answer that question.

Vital Statistics on Congress, 1991-1992

Vital Statistics on Congress, 1991-1992
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Publisher : CQ-Roll Call Group Books
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : NWU:35556027229723
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Vital Statistics on Congress, 1991-1992 by : Norman J. Ornstein

Party Discipline in the U.S. House of Representatives

Party Discipline in the U.S. House of Representatives
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9780472119615
ISBN-13 : 0472119613
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Party Discipline in the U.S. House of Representatives by : Kathryn Pearson

A breakthrough study that looks at the disciplinary measures which party leaders employ to command loyalty from members

American Government 3e

American Government 3e
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1738998479
ISBN-13 : 9781738998470
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis American Government 3e by : Glen Krutz

Black & white print. American Government 3e aligns with the topics and objectives of many government courses. Faculty involved in the project have endeavored to make government workings, issues, debates, and impacts meaningful and memorable to students while maintaining the conceptual coverage and rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of this textbook has been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from the fundamental principles of institutional design at the founding, to avenues of political participation, to thorough coverage of the political structures that constitute American government. The book builds upon what students have already learned and emphasizes connections between topics as well as between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but to work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses, future careers, and as engaged citizens. In order to help students understand the ways that government, society, and individuals interconnect, the revision includes more examples and details regarding the lived experiences of diverse groups and communities within the United States. The authors and reviewers sought to strike a balance between confronting the negative and harmful elements of American government, history, and current events, while demonstrating progress in overcoming them. In doing so, the approach seeks to provide instructors with ample opportunities to open discussions, extend and update concepts, and drive deeper engagement.

Model Code of Judicial Conduct

Model Code of Judicial Conduct
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Publisher : American Bar Association
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 1590318390
ISBN-13 : 9781590318393
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Model Code of Judicial Conduct by : American Bar Association

Setting Course

Setting Course
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : NWU:35556037424918
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Setting Course by : Craig Schultz

The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers
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Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Total Pages : 420
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ISBN-10 : 9781528785877
ISBN-13 : 1528785878
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis The Federalist Papers by : Alexander Hamilton

Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.

Congress Overwhelmed

Congress Overwhelmed
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 341
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ISBN-10 : 9780226702575
ISBN-13 : 022670257X
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Congress Overwhelmed by : Timothy M. LaPira

Congress today is falling short. Fewer bills, worse oversight, and more dysfunction. But why? In a new volume of essays, the contributors investigate an underappreciated reason Congress is struggling: it doesn’t have the internal capacity to do what our constitutional system requires of it. Leading scholars chronicle the institutional decline of Congress and the decades-long neglect of its own internal investments in the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform as a first-rate legislature. Today’s legislators and congressional committees have fewer—and less expert and experienced—staff than the executive branch or K Street. This leaves them at the mercy of lobbyists and the administrative bureaucracy. The essays in Congress Overwhelmed assess Congress’s declining capacity and explore ways to upgrade it. Some provide broad historical scope. Others evaluate the current decay and investigate how Congress manages despite the obstacles. Collectively, they undertake the most comprehensive, sophisticated appraisal of congressional capacity to date, and they offer a new analytical frame for thinking about—and improving—our underperforming first branch of government.

Congressional Record

Congressional Record
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1324
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:32044116493396
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Congressional Record by : United States. Congress