Divided we govern
Subtitle: party control, lawmaking and investigations, 1946-2002
By: David R. Mayhew
Edition: 2nd ed
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
Subjects: Political parties -- United States; Bills, Legislative -- United States; United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989; United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-
Description: "In this prize-winning book, a renowned political scientist debunks the commonly held myth that the American national government functions effectively only when one political party controls the presidency and Congress. For this new edition, David R. Mayhew has provided a new Preface, a new appendix, and a new concluding chapter that brings the historical narrative up to date."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index