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This volume focuses on the U.S. Congress, its history, constitutional powers, daily workings, and the politics that affect its operation.
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.
Published | Aug 20 2008 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 528 |
ISBN | 9781851097128 |
Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
Illustrations | 48 bw illus |
Dimensions | 254 x 178 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
An up-to-date resource worthy of the highest recommendation for public library collections.
Midwest Book Review
This readable volume will be valuable for reports on American history and government.
School Library Journal
This work provides a useful and well-written introduction to the historical and contemporary structures, powers, and people of Congress.
ARBA
This timely new offering from ABC-CLIO 's About Federal Government series will provide legal, public administration, political science, and history students as well as interested readers with a unique and in-depth examination of the daily operations of the legislative branch of the U.S. government within the context of its historical evolution. . . . Gersham's command of the subject is noteworthy and his narrative engaging. . . . Gersham's book will fill an important gap in the reference literature and it will serve as a welcome addition to American historiography. Well written, thorough, and without rival in its coverage and scope, this will undoubtedly become the premier reference encyclopedia on the subject. As such, it is highly recommended for all undergraduate and large public libraries.
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