American exceptionalism revisited : US political development in comparative perspective
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American exceptionalism revisited : US political development in comparative perspective
Palgrave Macmillan, 2015
1st ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
American Exceptionalism Revisited provides a broad overview of the various features that signify American politics. These include the upholding of an exceptional political stability, involving a particular balance between legislative, executive and judicial powers, and the permanence of a unique party system. Furthermore, special traits in the electoral realm?e.g., voter turnout, the inflow of money, and the application of primaries?are targets of analysis. Through comparisons with conditions applying abroad, particularly in Europe and Latin America, Axel Hadenius reveals a number of new insights on American political life, both today and over time
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. The United States of America: A Special Newcomer among States 3. A State Out of Sight Which Became Increasingly Visible 4. Congress, President and Parties: Shifting Roles 5. Political Power of Courts: Judicial Supremacy, with Restrictions 6. Three (Less-observed) Things about Elections 7. Direct-Democratic Elements 8. Conclusion: Special American Attributes
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