This article validates donation-based measures of ideology against a rich battery of policy
items from the Congressional Campaign Election Study. Donation-based measures are …

Why have conservatives decried'activist judges'? And why have liberals-and America's
powerful legal establishment-emphasized qualifications and experience over ideology? This …

Across disciplines and contexts, scholars vary in their conception of politicization. This
variation reveals a need for more consistent concept definition and measurement of the …

Purpose The purpose of this article is to explain the dynamics of public appointments and
present new possibilities for research in this field. Design/methodology/approach The article …

Attention to vacancies in appointee positions subject to US Senate confirmation has grown
dramatically. Research regarding appointee vacancies commonly assumes negative …

Schedule C and noncareer Senior Executive Service positions hold significant influence
over policy outcomes, yet they have received limited scrutiny compared to advise and …

Through regulation, liberal democracies seek to deliver important services that enhance the
lives of their citizens. Regulatory policy touches almost every aspect and sector of the …

Esta Tese se localiza no campo dos estudos da burocracia, a partir do olhar sobre as
nomeações para cargos do alto escalão do governo federal. Apesar da variedade dos …