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An introduction to the U.S. Congress / Charles B. Cushman, Jr.

Van Pelt Library JK1021 .C87 2006
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Cushman, Charles Bancroft.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
United States. Congress.
United States.
Physical Description:
xiv, 229 pages ; 24 cm
Place of Publication:
Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, [2006]
Contents:
Introduction
Origins and evolution of the congressional system
Speaking for the people : the majoritarian House
Representing the states : the individualistic Senate
The oversight power
The power of the purse
The organizing power
Using the three powers : creating DHS
Conclusions.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-220) and index.
ISBN:
0765615061
OCLC:
61703841

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