New directions in Congressional politics / edited by Jamie L. Carson and Michael S. Lynch.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Carson, Jamie L., editor.

Lynch, Michael S., editor.

Routledge (Firm)

Series:

New directions in American politics.

New directions in American politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Congress.

United States.

Political science.

United States--Politics and government--1989-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (339 pages).

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2020.

Summary:

"As the U.S. Congress has steadily evolved since the Founding of our nation, so too has our understanding of the institution. The second edition of New Directions in Congressional Politics offers an accessible overview of the current developments in our understanding of America's legislative branch. Jamie L. Carson and Michael S. Lynch help students bridge the gap between roles, rules, and outcomes by focusing on a variety of thematic issues: the importance of electoral considerations, legislators' strategic behavior to accomplish objectives, the unique challenges of Congress as a bicameral institution in a polarized environment, and the often-overlooked policy outputs of the institution. This book brings together leading scholars of Congress to provide a general overview of the entire field. Each chapter covers the cutting-edge developments on its respective topic. As the political institution responsible for enacting laws, the American public regularly looks to the U.S. Congress to address the important issues of the day. The contributors in this volume help explain why staying atop the research trends helps us better understand these issues in the ever-changing field of American politics. New to the Second Edition: New and updated chapters highlighting party recruitment, redistricting, women in Congress, the nationalization of Congressional elections, and the reassertion of Congressional oversight. A first look at Congressional-executive relations in the Trump era. Updated data through the 2018 Midterm elections"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Endorsements

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Table

List of Contributors

Preface

Introduction to the Second Edition

PART I: Politics and Elections

1. Congressional Elections: Electoral Structure and Political Representation

2. Making the Right Bet: The Long-Term Consequences of Successful Party Recruitment

3. Recent Developments inCongressional Redistricting

4. Women in Congress

5. Congress and the Nationalization of Congressional Elections

PART II: Institutions

6. Parties and Polarization in Congress

7. Change and Continuity for Committees in Congress

8. The Erosion of "Regular Order" in the U.S. House: A Historical Examination of Special Rules

9. The U.S. Senate: Chamber at a Crossroads

10. The Challenges of Partisan Conflict for Lawmaking in Congress

PART III: Policy Process

11. Congress and the Executive in the Age of Trump

12. New Directions in Congressional Politics Research on Judicial Selection 1

13. The "Flip-Side" of Delegation: Examining Congressional Reassertion Efforts

14. Historical Lessons from the Study of Congress

15. Congressional Reform: Lessons of the Past for Today's Reform Efforts

Index

Notes:

"First edition published by Routledge 2012"--T.p. verso.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-303025-4

1-003-03025-4

1-000-04879-9

9781003030256

OCLC:

1128888493