Power of the Purse, Pork Barrel
Pork Barrel Spending. Pork barrel spending is one of the most controversial topics in recent American political history. Generally, pork barrel spending is the appropriation […]
Research
Congressional Caucus
An Organizing Tool of Congress. A congressional caucus is a group of members of Congress who come together to pursue common legislative goals. These groups […]
Open Secrets
The Power of Lobbying and Spending? OpenSecrets.org is a website created by the Center for Responsive Politics to ensure transparency in our campaign finance system. […]
American Civil Liberties Union
Century-old defender of civil liberties. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization whose stated mission is “to defend and preserve the individual […]
Iron Triangle
How is Policy Made? The Iron Triangle is a model of the policy-making process which emphasizes the mutually beneficial roles played by interest groups, congressional […]