The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics
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- Synopsis
- Part of ABC-Clio's About Federal Government series, this book by Gershman (history and legal studies, Nova Southeastern U.) introduces the history and current realities of the US Congress to a general readership. He offers chapters on US constitutional history as it pertains to Congress; the evolving roles, functions, and powers of the legislative branch; Congressional structures and processes; leadership roles and significant individual legislators; historical and contemporary politics of the legislature; and interactions with other branches. He also offers 230 pages of historical documents, including major pieces of legislation, Supreme Court cases, and articles of impeachment. Additionally, a glossary of concepts and people and an annotated bibliography are included
- Copyright:
- 2008
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 515 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781851097128
- Publisher:
- ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 07/18/09
- Copyrighted By:
- ABC-CLIO, Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government
- Submitted By:
- 170
- Proofread By:
- 170
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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