The Imperial Congress

This book examines the origins and expansion of the bureaucratic state in the 20th century, focusing on how Congress has increasingly dominated the federal government, often at the expense of the executive branch.

The contributors explore the mechanisms—such as long incumbencies, large staffs, and ties to special interest groups—that enable individual members of Congress to amass and maintain power.

The work also discusses the consequences of this shift for both domestic and foreign policy, and proposes strategies for restoring the constitutional balance of power.

The volume includes a foreword by Newt Gingrich and features essays by a range of Washington insiders, scholars, and policy analysts.