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Wie der Kongress funktioniert und warum Sie sich darum kümmern sollten von Hamilton, Lee H.
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Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253216958
ISBN-13
9780253216953
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Book Title
How Congress Works and Why You Should Care
Number of Pages
168 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
American Government / Legislative Branch
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Political Science
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Trade Paperback
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9 Oz
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9.3 in
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6.1 in
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2003-017926
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22
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"Lee Hamilton's book not only describes the Madisonian vision of what Congress is supposed to be and assesses how it measures up to that vision today, it also serves the same function of educating and edifying the American public that the Federalist papers did.... Every student of Congress, and every American, can benefit from this book." -Norman J. Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute, "Americans cannot be faulted for having a deeply jaundiced view of their Congress, says Hamilton (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars); he ought to know, because he served as a Representative for Indiana from 1965 to 1999. But he argues that people can and should fix it rather than give up on it completely." -SciTech Book News, February 2010, ""... a passionate and eloquent defense of the essential role Congress plays in the American constitutional system and a reasoned call for citizens to engage more actively in their representative democracy." -- Thomas Mann, W. Averell Harriman Senior Fellow in American Governance, The Brookings Institution" --, "A passionate and eloquent defense of the essential role Congress plays in the American constitutional system and a reasoned call for citizens to engage more actively in their representative democracy. Like Hamilton himself, this volume is scrupulously honest, fair-minded, and accessible to a wide audience." -Thomas Mann, W. Averell Harriman Senior Fellow in American Governance, The Brookings Institution, Lee Hamilton's new book... should be required reading for any American contemplating writing a 'Letter to the Editor' or calling into (or hosting) a radio talk show, or for that matter, stepping into a voting booth. It is an owner's manual for citizens interested in their Congress., "Americans cannot be faulted for having a deeply jaundiced view of their Congress, says Hamilton (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars); he ought to know, because he served as a Representative for Indiana from 1965 to 1999. But he argues that people can and should fix it rather than give up on it completely." -- SciTech Book News, February 2010, "Lee Hamilton's new book... should be required reading for any American contemplating writing a 'Letter to the Editor' or calling into (or hosting) a radio talk show, or for that matter, stepping into a voting booth. It is an owner's manual for citizens interested in their Congress." -- Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher, The Cook Political Report, Americans cannot be faulted for having a deeply jaundiced view of their Congress, says Hamilton (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars); he ought to know, because he served as a Representative for Indiana from 1965 to 1999. But he argues that people can and should fix it rather than give up on it completely., Lee Hamilton's book not only describes the Madisonian vision of what Congress is supposed to be and assesses how it measures up to that vision today, it also serves the same function of educating and edifying the American public that the Federalist papers did.... Every student of Congress, and every American, can benefit from this book., "Lee Hamilton's new book . . . should be required reading for any American contemplating writing a 'Letter to the Editor' or calling into (or hosting) a radio talk show, or for that matter, stepping into a voting booth. It is an owner's manual for citizens interested in their Congress."--Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher "Americans cannot be faulted for having a deeply jaundiced view of their Congress, says Hamilton (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars); he ought to know, because he served as a Representative for Indiana from 1965 to 1999. But he argues that people can and should fix it rather than give up on it completely.February 2010"-- SciTech Book News "Lee Hamilton's book not only describes the Madisonian vision of what Congress is supposed to be and assesses how it measures up to that vision today, it also serves the same function of educating and edifying the American public that the Federalist papers did. . . . Every student of Congress, and every American, can benefit from this book."--Norman J. Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute "A passionate and eloquent defense of the essential role Congress plays in the American constitutional system and a reasoned call for citizens to engage more actively in their representative democracy. Like Hamilton himself, this volume is scrupulously honest, fair-minded, and accessible to a wide audience."--Thomas Mann, W. Averell Harriman Senior Fellow in American Governance, The Brookings Institution, A passionate and eloquent defense of the essential role Congress plays in the American constitutional system and a reasoned call for citizens to engage more actively in their representative democracy. Like Hamilton himself, this volume is scrupulously honest, fair-minded, and accessible to a wide audience., "Lee Hamilton's new book... should be required reading for any American contemplating writing a 'Letter to the Editor' or calling into (or hosting) a radio talk show, or for that matter, stepping into a voting booth. It is an owner's manual for citizens interested in their Congress." -Charlie Cook, Editor and Publisher, The Cook Political Report, Lee Hamilton's book not only describes the Madisonian vision of what Congress is supposed to be and assesses how it measures up to that vision today, it also serves the same function of educating and edifying the American public that the Federalist papers did.... Every student of Congress, and every American, can benefit from this book.--Norman J. Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute, Lee Hamilton's new book . . . should be required reading for any American contemplating writing a 'Letter to the Editor' or calling into (or hosting) a radio talk show, or for that matter, stepping into a voting booth. It is an owner's manual for citizens interested in their Congress., "Lee Hamilton's book not only describes the Madisonian vision of what Congress is supposed to be and assesses how it measures up to that vision today, it also serves the same function of educating and edifying the American public that the Federalist papers did.... Every student of Congress, and every American, can benefit from this book." -- Norman J. Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute, "A passionate and eloquent defense of the essential role Congress plays in the American constitutional system and a reasoned call for citizens to engage more actively in their representative democracy. Like Hamilton himself, this volume is scrupulously honest, fair-minded, and accessible to a wide audience." -- Thomas Mann, W. Averell Harriman Senior Fellow in American Governance, The Brookings Institution
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Dewey Decimal
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Table Of Content
Chapter One: The Role of Congress Why Congress exists Core principle: Sovereignty of the People Core principle: Balancing powers in government Congress and the President Why federalism works Key power: Passing the basic laws of the land Key power: The power of the purse Key power: Congress and foreign policy Congress and individual liberties The roots of our success Chapter Two: The Impact of Congress Congress and the fabric of our lives Government's greatest endeavors An ordinary day Congress does more work than meets the eye A balanced view of Congress Members of Congress who had an impact Chapter Three: How Congress Works A complex institution An evolving institution The many roles of a member of Congress Representing constituents How a bill really becomes law Why we need more politicians Power in Congress The House and the Senate The awesome responsibility of voting The frustrations and rewards of Congress Chapter Four: Public Criticisms of Congress "Members are a bunch of crooks." "There's too much wasteful, pork-barrel spending by Congress." "Legislators just bicker and never get anything done." "You can't trust what members of Congress say." "Congress almost seems designed to promote total gridlock." "Members of Congress compromise too much." "There's too much money in politics today." "Members are out of touch with their constituents." "Congress is run by lobbyists and special interests" Conclusion Chapter Five: Key Ways Congress Could Work Better Declining civility The importance of good process Better White House/Congress consultation True congressional oversight Improving ethics enforcement Thinking about the future The money chase Improving public understanding of Congress Tackling the tough issues Congress and the common good Conclusion Chapter Six: Civic Participation A failure to communicate Being more involved in the work of Congress The cornerstones of active citizenship Making your views known to Congress Individuals who have made a difference Can the people govern? Strengthening representative democracy Appendix: Communicating with Congress Notes Index
Synopsis
How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is a concise introduction to the functions and vital role of the U.S. Congress by eminent former Congressman Lee H. Hamilton. Drawing on 34 years as a U.S. Representative, Hamilton explains how Congress reflects the diversity of the American people, serves as a forum for finding consensus, and provides balance within the federal government. Addressing widespread public misperceptions, he outlines areas where Congress can work better and ways for citizens to become more engaged in public affairs through their representatives in Washington. How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of Congress, and how all citizens can participate in its unique mission., How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of Congress, and how all citizens can participate in its unique mission.
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JK1021H36 2004
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