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An introduction to the U.S. Congress / Charles Bancroft Cushman, Jr.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cushman, Charles Bancroft.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States. Congress.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (249 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2006.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Offers an introduction to Congress and the role it plays in the US political system. Written by a former Congressional staff member, this book includes boxed features on Congressional action - highlighting such topics as file sharing and student loans - that show students how Congress's work affects their lives.
- 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:
- First published 2006 by M.E. Sharpe.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-317-47668-9
- 1-315-70638-5
- 1-317-47669-7
- 1-280-91251-0
- 9786610912513
- 0-7656-2158-4
- 9781315706382
- OCLC:
- 476081898
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