The Origins and Consequences of Congressional Party Election Agendas

ISBN-13: 9781009379243 / Angielski

Scott R. Meinke

Opis

This Element examines congressional party election agendas, asking first how they originate and what priorities within the party they strategically represent and, second, how they shape post-election legislative activity and policymaking.

Spis treści

1. Introduction to Congressional Election Agendas; 2. Understanding Agenda Formation and Effects-Background, Argument, and Methods; 3. Republicans: The 1994 Contract with America; 4. Democrats: The 2006 New Direction for America; 5. Conclusions and Implications.