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Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1084 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Law
ISBN : UCR:31210026473015
Author : John V. Sullivan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Government publications
ISBN : PURD:32754073527669
Author : Kelly Dittmar,Kira Sanbonmatsu,Susan J. Carroll
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190915759
The presence of women in Congress is at an all-time high -- approximately one of every five members is female -- and record numbers of women are running for public office for the 2018 midterms. At the same time, Congress is more polarized than ever, and little research exists on how women in Congress view their experiences and contributions to American politics today. Drawing on personal interviews with over three-quarters of the women serving in the 114th Congress (2015-17), the authors analyze how these women navigate today's stark partisan divisions, and whether they feel effective in their jobs. Through first-person perspectives, A Seat at the Table looks at what motivates these women's legislative priorities and behavior, details the ways in which women experience service within a male-dominated institution, and highlights why it matters that women sit in the nation's federal legislative chambers. It describes the strategies women employ to overcome any challenges they confront as well as the opportunities available to them. The book examines how gender interacts with political party, race and ethnicity, seniority, chamber, and district characteristics to shape women's representational influence and behavior, finding that party and race/ethnicity are the two most complicating factors to a singular narrative of women's congressional representation. While congresswomen's perspectives, experiences, and influence are neither uniform nor interchangeable, they strongly believe their presence matters in myriad ways, affecting congressional culture, priorities, processes, debates, and outcomes.
Author : United States. Congress. House. House Information Systems
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Bills, Legislative
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117903067
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951T00116635P
Author : Thomas E. Mann,Norman J. Ornstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195368710
Two nationally renowned congressional scholars review the evolution of Congress from the early days of the republic to 2006, arguing that extreme partisanship and a disregard for institutional procedures are responsible for the institution's current state
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCR:31210004358071
Author : Pramila Jayapal
Publisher : The New Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781620971451
Washington's progressive champion explains how we can achieve a truly inclusive America that works for all of us In November 2016, Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Indian American woman to serve in that role. Two years later, the "fast-rising Democratic star and determined critic of President Donald Trump," according to Politico's Playbook 2017 "Power List," won reelection with more votes than any other member of the House. Jayapal, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, proved her progressive bonafides when she introduced the most comprehensive Medicare-for-all bill to Congress in February. Behind the story of Jayapal's rise to political prominence lie over two decades of devoted advocacy on behalf of immigrants and progressive causes—and years of learning how to turn activism into public policy that serves all Americans. Use the Power You Have is Jayapal's account of the path from sixteen-year-old Indian immigrant to grassroots activist, state senator, and now progressive powerhouse in Washington, DC. Written with passion and insight, Use the Power You Have offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration for a new generation of engaged citizens interested in fighting back and making change, whether in Washington or in their own communities.
Author : Woodrow Wilson
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547385806
The object of this book is to point out the most characteristic practical features of the federal system. Taking Congress as the central and predominant power of the system, its object is to illustrate everything Congressional. Everybody has seen, and critics without number have said, that our form of national government is singular, possessing a character altogether its own; but there is abundant evidence that very few have seen just wherein it differs most essentially from the other governments of the world. There have been and are other federal systems quite similar, and scarcely any legislative or administrative principle of our Constitution was young even when that Constitution was framed. Contents: The House of Representatives The House of Representatives. Revenue and Supply The Senate The Executive
Author : Gary J. Schmitt,John Pitney,William F. Connelly, Jr.
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780815730378
" Making Congress Work, Again, Within the Constitutional System Congress for many years has ranked low in public esteem—joining journalists, bankers, and union leaders at the bottom of polls. And in recent years there's been good reason for the public disregard, with the rise of hyper-partisanship and the increasing inability of Congress to carry out its required duties, such as passing spending bills on time and conducting responsible oversight of the executive branch. Congress seems so dysfunctional that many observers have all but thrown up their hands in despair, suggesting that an apparently broken U.S. political system might need to be replaced. Now, some of the country's foremost experts on Congress are reminding us that tough hyper-partisan conflict always has been a hallmark of the constitutional system. Going back to the nation's early decades, Congress has experienced periods of division and turmoil. But even in those periods Congress has been able to engage in serious deliberation, prevent ill-considered proposals from becoming law—and, over time, help develop a deeper, more lasting national consensus. The ten chapters in this volume focus on how Congress in the twenty-first century can once again fulfill its proper functions of representation, deliberation, legislation, and oversight. The authors offer a series of practical reforms that would maintain, rather than replace, the constitutional separation of powers that has served the nation well for more than 200 years. "
Author : Lee H. Hamilton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780253110954
How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is a concise introduction to the functions and vital role of the U.S. Congress by eminent former Congressman Lee H. Hamilton. Drawing on 34 years as a U.S. Representative, Hamilton explains how Congress reflects the diversity of the American people, serves as a forum for finding consensus, and provides balance within the federal government. Addressing widespread public misperceptions, he outlines areas where Congress can work better and ways for citizens to become more engaged in public affairs through their representatives in Washington. How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of Congress, and how all citizens can participate in its unique mission.
Author : Richard A. Clarke
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781847375889
Richard Clarke has been one of America's foremost experts on counterterrorism measures for more than two decades. He has served under four presidents from both parties, beginning in Ronald Reagan's State Department becoming America's first Counter-terrorism Czar under Bill Clinton and remaining for the first two years of George W. Bush's administration. He has seen every piece of intelligence on Al-Qaeda from the beginning; he was in the Situation Room on September 11th and he knows exactly what has taken place under the United State's new Department of Homeland Security. Through gripping, thriller-like scenes, he tells the full story for the first time and explains what the Bush Administration are doing.
Author : Jamin B. Raskin
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political questions and judicial power
ISBN : 0415948959
The current five-vote majority on the Supreme Court may be the most divisive, anti-democratic court in American history. Overruling Democracy disputes the majority's awful rulings on third parties, race, high schools and corporations.
Author : Kurt F. Stone
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780810877382
This volume includes entries on every Jewish member of Congress. Each entry identifies the member's political party and the years of service, provides a biographical sketch, often numbering several pages, and includes references for further study. This is the most comprehensive and extensive resource on the legacy of Jewish representation and influence in the United States Congress.
Author : Donald C. Bacon,Roger H. Davidson,Morton Keller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:49015002885698