The Legislative Branch of Federal Government People, Process, and Politics: People, Process, and Politics |
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| Author:
| Gershman, Gary |
| Series title: | About Federal Government Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-90640-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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Spanning the history of the federal system of government of the United States, "The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics" looks at the evolution of the U.S. Congress over the past 225+ years, then describes its current structure, responsibilities, and daily operations.
Readers will learn how congressional powers have changed with different interpretations of the Constitution, how a colorful gallery of power brokers (famous and infamous) made...
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Spanning the history of the federal system of government of the United States, "The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics" looks at the evolution of the U.S. Congress over the past 225+ years, then describes its current structure, responsibilities, and daily operations.
Readers will learn how congressional powers have changed with different interpretations of the Constitution, how a colorful gallery of power brokers (famous and infamous) made its mark, and how politics (both electoral and within the Capitol) affects legislation, oversight efforts, and other actions. The volume includes a "mini-pedia" of alphabetically organized entries and the concluding chapter highlights some fascinating examples of interactions between Congress and the other branches of federal government.