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Congressional Government - A Study in American Politics (Hardcover)
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The government of the United States is a living system. As such, it
is subject to subtle change and modification over time, but still
maintains a constancy via its central nervous system-a
congressional form of rule. Woodrow Wilson saw congressional
government as "Committee" government. It is administered by
semi-independent executive agents who obey the dictates of a
legislature, though the agents themselves are not of ultimate
authority or accountability. Written by Wilson when he was a
twenty-eight-year-old graduate student, this is an astounding
examination of the American legislative branches, especially in
light of the fact that Wilson had not yet even visited Congress at
the time of its composition.Wilson divides Congressional Government
into six parts. In part one, his introductory statement, Wilson
analyzes the need for a federal Constitution and asks whether or
not it is still a document that should be unquestioningly
venerated. In part two, Wilson describes the make-up and functions
of the House of Representatives in painstaking detail. Part three
is concerned with taxation and financial administration by the
government and its resulting economic repercussions. Part four is
an explanation of the Senate's role in the legislative process. The
electoral system and responsibilities of the president are the
central concerns of part five. And Wilson concludes, in part six,
with a both philosophical and practical summarization of the
congressional form of the United States government, in which he
also compares it to European modes of state governance.In a new
introduction specially prepared for this edition, William F.
Connelly, Jr. compares Wilson, as a professional politician, to
former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. He notes that Wilson's
ideas, which have had a lasting influence, helped form Gingrich's
outlook on the role of the Constitution and the executive branch in
the legislative process. He also investigates Wilson's criticism of
Madison's separation of powers. Congressional Government is a
document of continuing relevance, and will be essential for those
interested in politics and American history.
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Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
August 2017 |
First published: |
2002 |
Authors: |
Woodrow Wilson
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
344 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-52104-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
1-138-52104-3 |
Barcode: |
9781138521049 |
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