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Competing Principals: Committees, Parties, And The Organization Of Congress
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Since Woodrow Wilson, Political Scientists Have Recognized The Importance Of Congressional Committees In The Policymaking Process. Congressional Committees Often Determine What Legislation Will Reach The Floor Of The House Or Senate And What Form That Legislation Will Take. In Spite Of The Broad Consensus On The Importance Of Congressional Committees, There Is Little Agreement On What Explains Committee Action. Committees Are Alternately Viewed As Agents Of The Chamber, The Party Caucuses, Or Constituencies Outside The Institution. Each Theory Suggests A Different Distribution Of Power In The Policymaking Process.Forrest Maltzman Argues That None Of These Models Fully Captures The Role Performed By Congressional Committees And That Committee Members Attempt To Balance The Interests Of The Chamber, The Party Caucus, And Outside Constituencies. Over Time, And With The Changing Importance Of A Committee'S Agenda To These Groups, The Responsiveness Of Members Of Committees Will Vary. Maltzman Argues That The Responsiveness Of The Committee To These Groups Is Driven By Changes In Procedure, The Strength Of The Party Caucus, And The Salience Of A Committee'S Agenda. Maltzman Tests His Theory Against Historical Data.This Book Will Appeal To Social Scientists Interested In The Study Of Congress And Legislative Bodies, As Well As Those Interested In Studying The Impact Of Institutional Structure On The Policymaking Process.This Specialized Study, Of Value To Congressional Scholars And Partisan Activists, Enriches An Understanding Of The Increasingly Predictable Patterns Of Committee Variety. Choiceforrest Maltzman Is Assistant Professor Of Political Science, George Washington University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Competing Principals'? A: The book examines the role of congressional committees in the policy-making process, arguing that they balance the interests of the chamber, party caucuses, and outside constituencies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Competing Principals'? A: The author is Forrest Maltzman, who is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book discusses the dynamics of congressional committees, legislative processes, and the impact of institutional structure on policy-making.
- Q: Is 'Competing Principals' suitable for general readers? A: This book is primarily aimed at social scientists, congressional scholars, and those interested in political science and legislative bodies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Competing Principals'? A: The book was published on August 28, 1998.
- Q: What format is 'Competing Principals' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Does the book provide empirical evidence for its claims? A: Yes, Maltzman tests his theories against historical data to provide a robust analysis of committee behavior.
- Q: What is a key takeaway from 'Competing Principals'? A: A key takeaway is that the responsiveness of congressional committees varies based on changes in procedure, the strength of party caucuses, and the salience of their agendas.