{"product_id":"fixing-congress-9781636983981","title":"Fixing Congress","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA preponderance of evidence indicates the public is very unhappy with the US Congress. \u003ci\u003eFixing Congress\u003c\/i\u003e is a behind-the-scenes look at how Congress really functions and why it doesn’t.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis powerful resource educates and empowers engaged citizens who want to participate more fully in the process of self-government and regain more control over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeginning with a closer look at members of Congress and their staff, as well as the structure, procedures, and culture, this groundwork gives citizens a greater understanding of Congress and the tools they need to make it better. It recounts the history of the institution, the intent of the Founding Fathers and the historical currents that have driven the country to its state of gridlocked government and suffocating polarization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith the context set, \u003ci\u003eFixing Congress \u003c\/i\u003edelves into special interest clout, questionable campaign financing, campaign abuses, partisan congressional district maps, ideological and partisan extremism, the role of parties, the overwhelming influence of the media, and the multitude of forces that make the average voter feel like a tiny cog in the gigantic wheel of governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis prolific resource provides numerous solutions that citizens can advocate in their communities and with their members of Congress. The final chapters propose reforms, strategies, and tactics to restore Congress to its intended purpose as a representative body. These proposals include redefining the distinctions between the Senate and House, reducing the size of congressional districts, limiting outside campaign financing, and urging the media to report objectively and with balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIs it possible to make Congress more productive, more accessible, and more answerable to the people? Yes. Fixing Congress\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential part of the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359841222999,"sku":"9781636983981","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781636983981.jpg?v=1754125874","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/fixing-congress-9781636983981","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}