Dados is one of the most widely-read social sciences journals in Latin America. Created in 1966, it publishes innovative works, originating from academic research, by Brazilian and foreign authors. Edited by IESP-UERJ, it aims to reconcile scientific rigor and academic excellence with an emphasis on public debate based on the analysis of substantive issues of society and politics.
Dados vol. 48 n. 2 Rio de Janeiro abr./jun. 2005
Abstract
This article discusses how to evaluate success and failure in the approval of a given government agenda. Through an analysis of labor legislation reform bills submitted by the Brazilian Executive Branch from 1989 to 2001, the article shows that the success or failure of the Administration's agenda cannot be measured only by the bill's final review. The attempt was to demonstrate how submitting bills is part of a broader strategy, extending beyond the specific bill, and that passing bills is not necessarily the main objective of those submitting them.
Keywords: Presidential success and failure, government agenda, labor reform
DOI: 10.1590/S0011-52582005000200004
Interaction between the executive and legislative branches in the decision-making process: evaluation of presidential success and failure
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