Talk: Exceptionalism Revisited: American Political Development in Comparative Perspective. President, Congress, and Parties

Event End: January 10, 2014 12:00 AM

Event Location: Lane Room

Speaker:
Axel Hadenius, Visiting Researcher in the Department of Political Science at UCSB

The relationship between president and Congress has shifted, partly to and fro, during the more than 200 years that the United States of America has existed. It has resulted in a power balance between these bodies that is particular for this country. At the same time, a unique party system has developed in the US. These special features—which are interrelated—will be elucidated through a comparative outlook. In this analysis, conditions prevailing in Western Europe and Latin America are the main points of reference.