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