Couverture / Jaquette

During the 1990s, many members of the House of Representatives could be characterized as citizen legislators - they either voluntarily limited their term in office or they had no prior political experience. Representing America compares the representational styles of these legislators with the professional legislators, who make a career out of being a legislator, elected at the time.

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By Rebekah Herrick and Samuel H. Fisher III

Table des matières

Chapter 1 Are Citizen Legislators More Responsive Than Professional Legislators? Chapter 2 Descriptive Representation Chapter 3 Constituency Relations Chapter 4 Substantive Representation Chapter 5 Effectiveness Chapter 6 Ethics Chapter 7 Interest Group Relations Chapter 8 Conclusion

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