The federal appointments process : a constitutional and historical analysis
Provides an overview of the constitutional dynamics and significance of the federal appointments process throughout American history. This work includes each American president's performance record regarding judicial and non-judicial appointments, accounts of major confirmation contests and controversies, and a discussion of legal questions.
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Duke University Press, Durham, N.C., ©2003
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lxxxv, 406 pages ; 23 cm.
9780822331995, 0822331993
1003829166
Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: The Origins, Structure, and Evolution of the Federal Appointments Process Chapter 1: The Original Understanding of the Federal Appointments Process Chapter 2: The Structure of the Federal Appointments Process Chapter 3: Historical Changes and Patterns Part Two: Evaluating the Roles of the Major Players in the Federal Appointments Chapter 4: The President’s Role in the Federal Appointments Process Chapter 5: The Advice and Consent of the Senate Chapter 6: The Nominee’s Functions Chapter 7: Public and Interest Group Participation in the Appointment Process Chapter 8: The Impact of Media and Technology on the Federal Appointments Process Part Three: Reforming the Federal Appointments Process Chapter 9: The Need for Reform Chapter 10: On the Future of Judicial Selection: Structure, Rules, and Norms Postscript Notes Index