| Reviewing Delegation: An Analysis of the Congressional Reauthorization Process Contributor(s): Cox, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275978524 ISBN-13: 9780275978525 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: Members of Congress often delegate power to bureaucratic experts, but they fear losing permanent control of the policy. One way Congress has dealt with this problem is to require reauthorization of the program or policy. Cox argues that Congress uses this power selectively, and is more likely to require reauthorization when policy is complex or they do not trust the executive branch. By contrast, reauthorization is less likely to be required when there are large disagreements about policy within Congress. In the process, Cox shows that committees are important independent actors in the legislative process, and that committees with homogenous policy preferences may have an advantage in getting their bills through Congress. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch - Political Science | American Government - National |
| Dewey: 328.730 |
| LCCN: 2003058156 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.08" W x 9.62" (0.88 lbs) 176 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Members of Congress often delegate power to bureaucratic experts, but they fear losing permanent control of the policy. One way Congress has dealt with this problem is to require reauthorization of the program or policy. Cox argues that Congress uses this power selectively, and is more likely to require reauthorization when policy is complex or they do not trust the executive branch. By contrast, reauthorization is less likely to be required when there are large disagreements about policy within Congress. In the process, Cox shows that committees are important independent actors in the legislative process, and that committees with homogenous policy preferences may have an advantage in getting their bills through Congress. |
