Divided Government (Longman Classics 2nd Edition)

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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: Fiorina's classic work is both insightful and simple. Divided Government changed the way I think about American politics, yet the concepts are remarkably easy to understand. A must read for students of American government.

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Summary: Split-ticket voting explained!
Review: Fiorina's text provides a straightforward and concise explanation of why the U.S. has experienced an increase in divided government (i.e. a President of one party and a Congress dominated by the opposite party) after World War II. In critiquing the ideas of James Sundquist (and others), Fiorina examines competing explanations for this phenomenon and ponders what this ultimately means for America. An indispensible read for both the political science student and the lay reader interested in understanding the composition of American government.