Congress: The Electoral Connection

Congress: The Electoral Connection

Congress: The Electoral Connection is a book by David Mayhew that applies rational choice theory to the actions of American Congressmen. Mayhew argues that Congressmen are motivated by re-election.[1]

References

  1. ^ Mckay, David (2009) American Politics and Society, Blackwell Publishing, P. 174

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