Revolving Gridlock: Politics and Policy from Jimmy Carter to George W. Bush (Transforming American Politics)

Brady, David W.

ISBN 10: 0813343208 / ISBN 13: 9780813343204

Editore: Routledge, 2005

Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Codice articolo P16E-01832

Riassunto:

Despite the early prospects for bipartisan unity on terrorism initiatives, government gridlock continues on most major issues in the wake of the 2004 elections. In this fully revised edition, political scientists David W. Brady and Craig Volden demonstrate that gridlock is not a product of divided government, party politics, or any of the usual scapegoats. It is, instead, an instrumental part of American government, built into our institutions and sustained by leaders acting rationally not only to achieve set goals but to thwart foolish inadvertencies. Looking at key legislative issues from the divided government under Reagan, through Clinton's Democratic government to complete unified Republican control under George W. Bush, the authors clearly and carefully analyze important crux points in lawmaking: the swing votes, the veto, the filibuster, and the rise of tough budget politics. They show that when it comes to government gridlock, it doesn't matter who's in the White House or who's in control of Congress; it's as American as apple pie, and its results may ultimately be as sweet in ensuring stability and democracy.

Informazioni sull'autore: David W Brady

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Titolo: Revolving Gridlock: Politics and Policy from...
Casa editrice: Routledge
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Very Good
Edizione: seconda edizione