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The U.S. House of Representatives - Reform or Rebuild? (Hardcover)
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The U.S. House of Representatives - Reform or Rebuild? (Hardcover)
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The unrepresentativeness of the U.S. House of Representatives-in
terms of ethnicity, gender, race, and socio-economic status-and its
nearly closed system for election have generated questions about
the legitimacy and authority of the House as an institution which
represents citizens and whether House membership should mirror
directly the diverse population of the nation. This essay
collection examines the causes of the unrepresentative character of
the House and offers recommendations to make it a more
representative deliberative body. The single-member district system
is the major causal factor of the unrepresentativeness, and
alternative electoral systems-single-transferable vote types of
proportional representation, cumulative voting, and limited
voting-are examined. The alternative electoral systems are
multi-member district ones and can be employed only if Congress
repeals its requirement that members of the House be elected by
single-member districts. Other possible reforms include enlargement
of the size of the House, term limits, a new system of election
campaign finance, and more effective regulation of campaign
contributions and expenditures. The essays provide balanced views
on the effects of various reform proposals by including chapters by
experts who warn of the possible unintended effects of reforms or
argue that the proposed reforms are not needed and stress the need
for actions to strengthen deliberations, promote civility, adjust
the committee system, reduce the workload of members, and promote
better public understanding of the House. An important collection
for students, scholars, and researchers interested in the workings
of Congress and American politics.
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