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Unlock the Power of Veto Bargaining

The late-twentieth century has witnessed the most concentrated period of divided party government in American history. With one party controlling the presidency and the opposing party controlling Congress, the veto has become a critical tool of presidential power.

Expert Analysis and Data-Driven Insights

This comprehensive test bank combines sophisticated game theory with unprecedented data to analyze how divided party presidents use threats and vetoes to wrest policy concessions from a hostile Congress.

Case Studies and Real-World Applications

Case studies of the most important vetoes in recent history add texture to the analysis, detailing how President Clinton altered the course of Newt Gingrich’s Republican Revolution.

A Major Contribution to American Politics

Offering the first book-length analysis to bring rational choice theory to bear on the presidency, Veto Bargaining provides a major contribution to our understanding of American politics in an age of divided party government.