The Broken Branch

The Broken Branch
Author: Thomas E. Mann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 0195368711

Two nationally renowned congressional scholars review the evolution of Congress from the early days of the republic to 2006, arguing that extreme partisanship and a disregard for institutional procedures are responsible for the institution's current state of dysfunction.

Electoral College Reform

Electoral College Reform
Author: Thomas H. Neale
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1437925693

Contents: (1) Intro.; (2) Competing Approaches: Direct Popular Election v. Electoral College Reform; (3) Direct Popular Election: Pro and Con; (4) Electoral College Reform: Pro and Con; (5) Electoral College Amendments Proposed in the 111th Congress; (6) Contemporary Activity in the States; (7) 2004: Colorado Amendment 36; (8) 2007-2008: The Presidential Reform Act (California Counts); (9) 2006-Present: National Popular Vote -- Direct Popular Election Through an Interstate Compact; Origins; The Plan; National Popular Vote, Inc.; Action in the State Legislatures; States That Have Approved NPV; National Popular Vote; (10) Prospects for Change -- An Analysis; (11) State Action -- A Viable Reform Alternative?; (12) Concluding Observations.

Nomination and Election of the President and Vice President of the United States, 2008, Including the Manner of Selecting Delegates to Natrional Party Conventions

Nomination and Election of the President and Vice President of the United States, 2008, Including the Manner of Selecting Delegates to Natrional Party Conventions
Author: Senate
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780160864100

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price By L. Paige Whitaker, et al. Prepared by Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress for the Committee on Rules and Administration.Describes the rules and process for nominating and electing the President and Vice President of the United States. Includes information on the electoral college and the electoral voting system, as well as the delegate nominating process in the national party conventions. Mddle school and high school students participating in civics classes, and community college and undergraduate students participating in introductory political science classes may be interested in this volume. Middle school, high school, community college, academic, and public libraries should have a copy of this volume available for their patrons. Related products: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 11, Federal Elections, Revised as of January 1, 2016 (11 CFR) can be found here:http:// https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/869-084-00031-0 Getting to Know the Presidents: Intelligence Briefings of Presidential Candidates, 1952-2004 can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/041-015-00279-1 Citizen's Allmanac: Fundamental Documents, Symbols, and Anthems of the United States can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/027-002-00606-2 Presidential History resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/us-military-history/presidential-history

Congressional Record

Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1680
Release: 2008
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Change We Can Believe In

Change We Can Believe In
Author: Obama for Change
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2008-09-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0307460460

At this defining moment in our history, Americans are hungry for change. After years of failed policies and failed politics from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines his vision for America. In these pages you will find bold and specific ideas about how to fix our ailing economy and strengthen the middle class, make health care affordable for all, achieve energy independence, and keep America safe in a dangerous world. Change We Can Believe In asks you not just to believe in Barack Obama’s ability to bring change to Washington, it asks you to believe in yours.