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Pivotal Politics: A Theory of U.S. Lawmaking,New
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Politicians and pundits alike have complained that the divided governments of the last decades have led to legislative gridlock. Not so, argues Keith Krehbiel, who advances the provocative theory that divided government actually has little effect on legislative productivity. Gridlock is in fact the order of the day, occurring even when the same party controls the legislative and executive branches. Meticulously researched and anchored to real politics, Krehbiel argues that the pivotal vote on a piece of legislation is not the one that gives a bill a simple majority, but the vote that allows its supporters to override a possible presidential veto or to put a halt to a filibuster. This theory of pivots also explains why, when bills are passed, winning coalitions usually are bipartisan and supermajority sized. Offering an incisive account of when gridlock is overcome and showing that political parties are less important in legislativeexecutive politics than previously thought, Pivotal Politics remakes our understanding of American lawmaking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument presented in 'Pivotal Politics: A Theory of U.S. Lawmaking'? A: The main argument is that divided government does not significantly hinder legislative productivity. Keith Krehbiel suggests that gridlock occurs regardless of party control and that pivotal votes are crucial for overcoming legislative challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pivotal Politics' and what are his qualifications? A: The author is Keith Krehbiel, a respected political scientist known for his work on legislative politics and decision-making processes in the U.S. government.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 22, 1998.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Pivotal Politics'? A: The book contains 274 pages.
- Q: Is 'Pivotal Politics' suitable for readers unfamiliar with political theory? A: Yes, the book is meticulously researched and written in a way that is accessible to readers who may be new to political theory, providing insights into U.S. lawmaking.
- Q: What topics does 'Pivotal Politics' cover? A: The book covers topics related to legislative gridlock, the importance of bipartisan coalitions, and the dynamics of legislative-executive politics in the U.S.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Pivotal Politics' include real-world examples? A: Yes, the book is anchored to real politics and provides examples to illustrate Krehbiel's theories.
- Q: What is the significance of the pivotal vote according to Krehbiel? A: Krehbiel argues that the pivotal vote is not merely the one that achieves a majority but rather the vote that enables supporters to overcome presidential vetoes or filibusters.
- Q: What edition of 'Pivotal Politics' is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.