The Origin And Powers Of Congress

The Great Compromise
Duties of the House and Senate

Electing Congress

The Incumbency Effect

Redistricting
Name Recognition
Campaign Financing
Successful Challengers

Whom Do We Elect?

How Issues Get on the Congressional Agenda
The Dance Of Legislation: An Overview
Committees: The Workhorses Of Congress

The Division Of Labor Among Committees

Standing Committees
Other Congressional Committees

Congressional Expertise and Seniority

Leaders And Followers In Congress

The Leadership Task
Rules of Procedure
Norms of Behavior

The Legislative Environment

Political Parties
The President
Constituents
Interest Groups

The Dilemma Of Representation

Presidents and Shopping Bags
Trustees or Delegates?

Pluralism, Majoritarianism, And Democracy

Parliamentary Government
Pluralism Versus Majoritarianism in Congress