Legislative Branch

by Sarah A. Binder

Book Overview

The checks and balances provided by the three branches of federal government are essential to nurturing and maintaining American democracy. With the guidance of coeditors Paul J. Quirk and Sarah A. Binder, this collection of essays examines the role of the Legislature in American democracy and the dynamic between the other branches of government, and discusses possible measures for reform.
The volume addresses questions such as: How does Congress...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195309162
• ISBN13: 9780195309164
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"