Addresses the extent to which civility has declined in the US Senate and how that decline has affected our political system. The contributors analyze the relationships between Senators and explore how these ties shape the deliberation of issues before the Chamber.

In the midst of the controversy over Election 2000, this new book examines the electoral college and six alternatives to it, such as proportional allocation of electors (rather than winner-take-all electors within the states) and a national popular vote with an instant runoff. A team of expert political scientists consider the implications of the electoral college and proposed reforms, answering such questions as: How would each reform affect our federal system of government, the workings of national governmental institutions, and our party system? What effect would reform have on the conduct...

Looking at the challenges facing The U.S. Senate today and covering issues such as delay, obstruction and polarization, this book provides readers with an important introduction to this area of U.S. politics.

With its broad spectrum of scholarship on interest groups past and present, Interest Group Politics brings together noted political scientists to provide comprehensive coverage and cutting-edge research on the role and impact of interest groups in U.S. politics, all geared to an undergraduate audience. In the wake of the Citizens United decision and after turbulent and moneyed election seasons, this trusted classic provides students with a guide to the influence and reach of interest groups.