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Sizing Up The Senate

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Author : Frances E. Lee
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1999-10

Sizing Up The Senate written by Frances E. Lee and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-10 with Political Science categories.

This book raises questions about one of the key institutions of American government, the United States Senate, and should be of interest to anyone concerned with issues of representation.

The Senate

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Author : Daniel Wirls
language : en
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Release Date : 2021-09-23

The Senate written by Daniel Wirls and has been published by University of Virginia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-23 with Political Science categories.

In this lively analysis, Daniel Wirls examines the Senate in relation to our other institutions of government and the constitutional system as a whole, exposing the role of the "world’s greatest deliberative body" in undermining effective government and maintaining white supremacy in America. As Wirls argues, from the founding era onward, the Senate constructed for itself an exceptional role in the American system of government that has no firm basis in the Constitution. This self-proclaimed exceptional status is part and parcel of the Senate’s problematic role in the governmental process over the past two centuries, a role shaped primarily by the combination of equal representation among states and the filibuster, which set up the Senate’s clash with modern democracy and effective government and has contributed to the contemporary underrepresentation of minority members. As he explains, the Senate’s architecture, self-conception, and resulting behavior distort rather than complement democratic governance and explain the current gridlock in Washington, D.C. If constitutional changes to our institutions are necessary for better governance, then how should the Senate be altered to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem? This book provides one answer.

Fixing Elections

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Author : Steven Hill
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2002

Fixing Elections written by Steven Hill and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Elections categories.

Fixing Elections is a refreshing blueprint to resurrect our founders' democratic vision by adopting common-sense changes already instituted in other democracies. It will change the way you think about American politics.

Congressional Record

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Author : United States. Congress
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968

Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Law categories.

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Congressional Representation And Constituents

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Author : Brian Frederick
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-12-04

Congressional Representation And Constituents written by Brian Frederick and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-04 with Philosophy categories.

Brian Frederick uses empirical data to scrutinize whether representation has been diminished by keeping a ceiling on the number of seats available in the House and argues that now is the time for the House to be increased in order to better represent a rapidly growing country.

Stalemate

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Author : Sarah A. Binder
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2004-05-13

Stalemate written by Sarah A. Binder and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-13 with Political Science categories.

Gridlock is not a modern legislative condition. Although the term is said to have entered the American political lexicon after the 1980 elections, Alexander Hamilton complained about it more than two hundred years ago. In many ways, stalemate seems endemic to American politics. Constitutional skeptics even suggest that the framers intentionally designed the Constitution to guarantee gridlock. In Stalemate, Sarah Binder examines the causes and consequences of gridlock, focusing on the ability of Congress to broach and secure policy compromise on significant national issues. Reviewing more than fifty years of legislative history, Binder measures the frequency of deadlock during that time and offers concrete advice for policymakers interested in improving the institutional capacity of Congress. Binder begins by revisiting the notion of "framers' intent," investigating whether gridlock was the preferred outcome of those who designed the American system of separated powers. Her research suggests that frequent policy gridlock might instead be an unintended consequence of constitutional design. Next, she explores the ways in which elections and institutions together shape the capacity of Congress and the president to make public law. She examines two facets of its institutional evolution: the emergence of the Senate as a coequal legislative partner of the House and the insertion of political parties into a legislative arena originally devoid of parties. Finally, she offers a new empirical approach for testing accounts of policy stalemate during the decades since World War II. These measurements reveal patterns in legislative performance during the second half of the twentieth century, showing the frequency of policy deadlock and the legislative stages at which it has most often emerged in the postwar period. Binder uses the new measure of stalemate to explain empirical patterns in the frequency of gridlock. The results weave together the effects of institu

Insufficient Representation

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Author : Patrick Fisher
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2018-08-15

Insufficient Representation written by Patrick Fisher and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-15 with Political Science categories.

This book analyzes the demographic disconnect between the American public and congressional representation. The fact that Congress does not equally represent all citizens is critical to understanding the disillusionment most Americans hold toward the contemporary Congress.

An Introduction To The U S Congress

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Author : Charles Bancroft Cushman
language : en
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
Release Date : 2006

An Introduction To The U S Congress written by Charles Bancroft Cushman and has been published by M.E. Sharpe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Political Science categories.

Offers an introduction to Congress and the role it plays in the US political system. Written by a former Congressional staff member, this book includes boxed features on Congressional action - highlighting such topics as file sharing and student loans - that show students how Congress's work affects their lives.

Guide To Congress

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Author : CQ Press,
language : en
Publisher: CQ Press
Release Date : 2012-08-10

Guide To Congress written by CQ Press, and has been published by CQ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-10 with Political Science categories.

The new edition of this comprehensive, two-volume reference has been thoroughly revised and expanded by expert CQ Press writers—with years of experience covering Congress—to offer a complete institutional history of Congress along with updated insight and analysis on the 2008 and 2010 shifts in power of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The 35 chapters of Guide to Congress, Seventh Edition, are divided into eight subject areas that cover all aspects of the U.S. Congress: Origins and Development of Congress, from the constitutional beginnings of the legislative branch to the histories of the House and Senate and their power shifts, eras of partisanship and unity, influential leaders, and working relationships with presidents. New coverage includes analysis of the tug-of-war between House Democrats and the George W. Bush administration on Iraq war withdrawal timetables, updates on criminal investigations of House members including William J. Jefferson of Louisiana and Charles Rangel of New York, and analysis of the Tea Party Movement and new Republican majority. Powers of Congress, including powers to tax, spend, and borrow; to conduct foreign policy and investigations; to confirm and impeach; to regulate commerce; to amend the Constitution; and to select the president. Updated material includes analysis of the George W. Bush administration’s use of immunity from questioning by congressional committees, analysis of the signing of the new START treaty with Russia—marking a cornerstone of U.S. relations with the country, coverage of the War on Terror—including the killing of bin Laden in a U.S. raid in Pakistan, and perspective on the negotiations to raise the federal debt ceiling in 2011. Congressional Procedures, detailing the party and leadership structures; rules and the legislative process; the committee system, assignment, and procedures; and congressional staff. Revised coverage profiles the methods, styles, and legislative successes and defeats of House Speakers Pelosi and Boehner and Senate majority leader Reid. The Guide also analyzes the new hpyerpartisanship emerging in Congress and provides updates on congressional travel reforms and aide statistics and trends. Pressures on Congress, including influence from constituents, political parties, the president, the Supreme Court, lobbyists, and the media. New material explores the use of social media to communicate with constituents, examines the role of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and analyzes the Obama administration’s relationship with Congress. Housing and Support, covering the U.S. Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress, and organizations such as the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Research Service. Updates are provided on new initiatives by the Library of Congress and reforms to the General Accounting Office. Pay and Perquisites, including honoraria and allowances, franking and travel privileges, and other benefits. Updates include revised figures for congressional pay and benefits and analysis of efforts to control privately sponsored foreign travel. Congress and the Electorate, covering the right to vote, the demographic composition of congress, the role of parties in elections, campaign financing, and redistricting. New information discusses elections statistics in recent elections, the impact of third parties, Tea Party gains, and the creation of "super PACs" and 527 groups. Qualifications and conduct, detailing congressional ethics investigations and procedures for disciplining members. Updated coverage reviews ethics investigations, including the creation of the Office of Congressional Ethics. Specific investigations and outcomes are discussed, including the censure of Charles Rangel and disapproval of Joe Wilson’s outburst during a speech by President Obama. Volume 2 concludes with a selected bibliography and key reference materials: a list of all members of congress who have served since 1789; congressional election results; floor leaders and committee chairs; dates for sessions of congress; women, black, Asian, and Hispanic members; and many more. Boxed features, tables, and figures and a generous number of photos enhance the topical coverage of this definitive resource on Congress.

Steamrunner

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Author : Douglas Nieblas
language : en
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Release Date : 2022-08-01

Steamrunner written by Douglas Nieblas and has been published by Page Publishing Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-01 with Fiction categories.

Captain Hayward has achieved his dream of commanding an imperial airship. He is a man devoted to duty and honor. However, the empire he serves is in upheaval from forces outside and within. Treachery is tearing up the world he knows and will demand that he change his view of everything around him. Empress Arsinia was born to rule an empire mired with deceit and political corruption. Circumstances manipulated by an old enemy of her father will wreak havoc upon her young life. She will find that having royal blood may render great privileges but also great peril. Erasmus has devoted his life to serving his beloved religion. Unfortunately, brutal persecution by the empire has turned his peers from pious men into fierce revolutionaries. He must abandon his way of life to seek the peace that has eluded him in a world filled with injustice and tribulation.