Pivotal Politics
A Theory of U.S. Lawmaking
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Preface
I: Theoretical Foundations
1: Basics
2: A Theory
II: Empirical Tests
3: Gridlock
4: Coalition Sizes
5: Filibuster Pivots
6: Veto Pivots
III: Applications
7: Presidential Power?
8: Party Government?
9: Partisanship or Pivots?
IV: Conclusion
10: Beyond Basics
Bibliography
Index
Presidents and Executive Politics section, American Political Science Association: Richard E. Neustadt Award
Won
APSA Legislative Studies Section: Richard F. Fenno Jr. Prize
Won
Political Science: American Government and Politics
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