Bøker av Andrew J. Taylor

Congress: A Performance Appraisal teaches students about this critical institution of American democracy by examining how successful the body is in carrying out its key functions, particularly representation, lawmaking, and checking the other branches of government.

An innovative examination of Congress' performance, using benchmarks and aspirations to assess whether or not it can be considered a successful legislative body

They include rules governing elections and campaign finance, shifts in core political values among the public that are consistent with Republican philosophy, and fundamental social and economic changes in American society that are likely to increase the ranks of Republican voters.