The Logic of American Politics

by Samuel H. H. Kernell, Gary C. C. Jacobson, Thad Kousser

Why does the American political system work the way it does?

After observing the strains of intense partisanship and divided government, many Americans are wondering what logic, if any, can be found in politics. With both sides of the political spectrum being so different from one another and the scales often tipping in the favor of the opposing party by a fraction of a percentage point, how can anyone work the system to their advantage?

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• Format: Loose Leaf
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1071929542
• ISBN13: 9781071929544
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: CQ Press