Party influence in Congress

Smith, Steven S., 1953-

Party influence in Congress [electronic resource] / Steven S. Smith. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007. - ix, 254 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-244) and index.

Introduction -- The micro-foundations of theories of Congressional parties -- The types and sources of party influence -- The search for direct party effects -- Recent theories of party influence : cartel and conditional party -- Government theory -- Revisiting pivotal and party politics -- Reexamining the direct and indirect influence of party in the House and Senate -- More than a conclusion.


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United States. Congress.


Political parties--United States.
Power (Social sciences)--United States.


United States--Politics and government.


Electronic books.

JK1021 / .S65 2007eb

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