Congress and Its Members
(Congress and Its Members) by
Roger H. Davidson; Walter J.
Oleszek; and Frances E. Lee
Excellent Textbook On Congress
Davidson, Oleszek, and Lee s focus on Congress as both a legislative
institution and as a group of reelection-minded politicians has proven to be
an extraordinarily effective and accessible way for thousands of students
to understand the institution and the law-making process. A proven classic,
the twelfth edition of Congress and Its Members features careful revising,
new scholarship, and crucial updating.

Personal Review: Congress and Its Members (Congress and Its
Members) by Roger H. Davidson; Walter J. Oleszek; and Frances
E. Lee
I have ordered this book in its many editions for classes that I have taught
on Congress and Legislative Politics. It is one of the best general texts
available--and readily accessible to those who are simply interested in the
politics of Congress.
One of the key points made by the authors is that there are "two
Congresses": One of these is the Congress of "how a bill becomes a law,"
of the actions and politics characteristic of Capitol Hill. The other is the
operation of representatives in their home districts, acting on behalf of their
constituents, "the folks back home." The two worlds that members of
Congress live in (Washington D. C. and "back home") can produce
tensions and dilemmas for members of the legislature. But these conflicts
help us to understand the complex nature of Congressional politics and
decision-making.
Lawmakers cannot just live in the one Congress or the other. They must
navigate and negotiate between the two.
This text covers the full territory, from the history of Congress, to how one
ends up getting elected to Congress, to how Congress works and its
interactions with other key political actors, to the policy process of which
Congress is a key.
For anyone--students or citizens--interested in the nature of Congress, this
represents a good starting point.
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