Party influence in Congress /

Smith, Steven S., 1953-

Party influence in Congress / Steven S. Smith. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007. - ix, 254 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-244) and index.

Introduction -- The microfoundations of theories of Congressional parties -- The types and sources of party influence -- The search for direct party effects -- Recent theories of party influence : cartel and conditional party government theory -- Revisiting pivotal and party politics -- Reexamining the direct and indirect influence of party in the House and Senate -- More than a conclusion.

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United States. Congress.


Political parties--United States.
Power (Social sciences)--United States.


United States--Politics and government.

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