Three Essays on Congressional Elections and Representation
Contributors: Ansolabehere, Stephen; Shepsle, Kenneth; Snyder, Jr., James M.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Description: Democracy depends upon the competition between candidates or ideas. However, practices or procedures sometimes preclude the consideration of the full range of options. Can campaign spending predict who wins elections? What explains why incumbent electoral security is only rarely threatened? Can committees or individuals in Congress stifle the will of a legislative majority?
Notes: Keywords: Committees, Congress, Elections, Incumbency.

Thesis Ph.D. Harvard University 2013