Cq Guide to Current American Government: Fall 2000

by Congessional Quarterly, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9781568025599
• ISBN10: 1568025599
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Cq Pr

Summary

Published every six months, CQ's Guide to Current American Government is a collection of the best Congressional Quarterly reporting, explanation, and analysis on issues and events affecting the United States. The fall 2000 edition, available in July, focuses on the exceptionally important national elections in November in which a new president will be selected and control of the House of Representatives may return to the Democrats.

The fall issues includes presidential analysis by former CQ senior political writer Rhodes Cook, and in-depth analysis of elections and political parties drawn from CQ's award-winning Guide to Congress. This material will provide your patrons and students with a complete understanding of the fall elections.

Other articles will focus on public policy issues including the recent House vote on normalizing trade relations with China. Recent editions have included discussions of managed care, the courts and federalism and regulating the Internet.

Ideal for either specific research or general reporting, these selections represent the

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Foundations of American Government
Supreme Court Favors States In Age Bias, Gender Cases	2	(2)
Elizabeth A. Palmer
High Court Further Circumscribes Congress' Power in Ruling On Violence Against Women Act	4	(1)
Elizabeth A. Palmer
By Reaffirming Miranda Ruling, Supreme Court Underscores Its Willingness to Police Congress	5	(1)
Elizabeth A. Palmer
Term Limits Movement Strikes Out in New Direction	6	(4)
Karen Foerstel
Political Participation: Elections 2000
Who Elects Congress	10	(14)
Political Parties and Elections	24	(10)
The Past as Prologue: The 1996 Presidential Election by Region and State	34	(3)
Rhodes Cook
Rogan's Run: The GOP Fights For a Crucial Swing District	37	(5)
Peter Wallsten
Campaign Overhaul Mired In Money and Loopholes	42	(10)
Karen Foerstel
Peter Wallsten
Derek Willis
Support Grows for Curbing Secrecy of `527' Political Groups	52	(2)
Andrew Taylor
Redistricting: Campaign 2000's Wild Card	54	(8)
Gregory L. Giroux
GOP Hopes for Receptive Ears Across the Gender Gap	62	(5)
Peter Wallsten
Rx for Business: Grass Roots	67	(3)
Derek Willis
Government Institutions
Congress
Chairmen's Term Limits Already Shaking Up House	70	(7)
Karen Foerstel
The Judiciary
Longstanding Judicial Vacancies Revive `Smaller Is Better' Crusade	77	(3)
Elizabeth A. Palmer
The Presidency
A Legacy of Budget Surpluses And Thriving Markets	80	(8)
Daniel J. Parks
Politics and Public Policy
The Death Penalty: Shifting Perspectives	88	(6)
Elizabeth A. Palmer
Big Victory for China Trade Needs Senate's Blessing	94	(9)
Lori Nitschke
Matthew Tully
Candidates Face Consequences of China Vote	103	(2)
Peter Wallsten
Internet Privacy Issue Beginning to Click	105	(4)
Alan K. Ota
Lawmakers, Industry Debate How to Tackle `Cybercrime' Without Jeopardizing Privacy	109	(2)
Adriel Bettelheim
Parties Fighting Toward a Standoff Over Prescription Drug Benefits	111	(38)
Mary Agnes Carey
Appendix
The Legislative Process in Brief	116	(5)
The Budget Process in Brief	121	(2)
Glossary of Congressional Terms	123	(15)
Constitution of the United States	138	(8)
Congressional Information on the Internet	146	(3)
Index	149