Constitutional polarization : a critical review of the U.S. political system /: a critical review of the U.S. political system. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Josep M. Colomer.
• Authors: Colomer, Josep M
• Contents: Introduction: It’s the Institutions, stupid! Part 1: A Tamed Democracy 1. Democracy Was Only for Small Countries 2. From Empire to Federation 3. Montesquieu Did Not Speak English Part 2: An Elected King with the Name of President 4. The Archaic Presidential Election 5. Biased Filters and Checks 6. The Presidentialist Temptation Part 3: Two Parties with Narrow Agendas 7. The Framers Did Not Like Factions 8. The Unforeseen Emergence of Only Two Parties 9. Shifting Majorities and Accordion Agendas Part 4: Either Internal Anger or External Fear 10. Anarchy and Civil War 11. Cold-War Fear and Cooperation 12. The Ongoing Turmoil Epilogue: A Future in Hope Conclusion
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (144 pages), illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 320.473; Constitutional history -- United States; Polarization (Social sciences) -- Political aspects -- United States; Democracy -- Social aspects -- United States; Political culture -- United States; United States -- Politics and government
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000916294; 9781000916256
• Related ISBNs: 9781032495248; 9781032495224
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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