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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

ISBN-10084768296X

ISBN-139780847682966

eBay Product ID (ePID)15038594613

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Book TitleDivided Government : Change, Uncertainty, and the Constitutional Order

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAmerican Government / General, Political Process / Political Parties

Publication Year1996

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science

AuthorPeter F. Galderisi

Book SeriesStudies in American Political Institutions and Public Policy Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight12.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width5.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN96-022602

ReviewsDivided government has been a common characteristic of American politics for more than forty years . . . ten distinguished political scientists and historians present informative and insightful essays that brilliantly illuminate the subject., . . . a wonderful collection of essays by leading scholars who assess and advance the state of our knowledge on this important phenemonon . . . This book is a gem., Peter Galderisi has assembled a great team of veteran stars and talented rookies to confront one of the most vexing aspects of contemporary politics: divided government. They make lots of hits, score many runs, and make few errors., The discussion this book would elicit in any upper-division undergraduate course and graduate survey course, would clearly identify the causes and consequences of the American policy-making environment. The empirical evidence supporting these chapters is well referenced, with several chapters including clear charts and graphs. In addition, the bibliography provides a good starting point for students wanting to undertake a literature search of some of the most important scholars and practitioners in American government.

Dewey Edition20

Dewey Decimal324.273

Table Of ContentChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction: Divided Government Past and Present Chapter 3 Divided Government in Historical Perspective, 1789-1996 Chapter 4 The Causes and Consequences of Divided Government: Lessons of 1992-1994 Chapter 5 Divided Government and the 1994 Elections Chapter 6 The Road to Divided Government: Paved without Intention Chapter 7 It's the Constitution, Stupid! Congress, the President, Divided Government, and Poliymaking Chapter 8 The New Deal, the Modern Presidency, and Divided Government, Chapter 9 Unity Versus Divisions: The Effect of Divided Government on Policy Development Chapter 10 Doing One's Job: A Constitutional Principle and a Political Strategy for an Uncertain Future Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index

SynopsisAs the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of the federal government becomes increasingly hostile, more Americans are wondering whether national politics can be described as gridlock or good government. This provocative and insightful collection of original essays provides answers by exploring the complicated nature and multiple implications of divided government in the United States. The distinguished contributors analyze the consequences of the 1992 and 1994 elections and argue that discussions of divided government are too narrowly focused on the issue of partisan division of governmental institutions. Divided Government convincingly shows how political scientists have downplayed the significance of Constitutional rules, legislative policy disaggregation, and the decline of party organization. They conclude that divided government, in its broader institutional context, will continue regardless of which parties control the different branches.

LC Classification NumberJK2261.D58 1996