Party Polarization in Congress

by Sean M. Theriault

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The political parties in Congress are as polarized as they have been in 100 years. This book examines more than 30 years of congressional history to understand how it is that the Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have become so divided. It finds that two steps were critical for this development. First, the respective parties' constituencies became more politically and ideologically aligned. Second, members ceded more power to their party leaders,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:052171768X

ISBN13:9780521717687

Release Date:August 2008

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:254 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Education & Reference Elections & Political Process Government Legislative Branch Political Parties Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences

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