Includes bibliographical references (p. 405-422) and index.
Processing Action (note)
committed to retain
Contents
The American Congress : modern trends -- Representation and lawmaking in Congress : the constitutional and historical context -- Congressional elections and policy alignments -- Members, goals, resources, and strategies -- Parties and leaders -- The standing committees -- The rules of the legislative game -- The floor and voting -- Congress and the president -- Congress and the courts -- Congress, lobbyists, and interest groups -- Congress and budget politics.