The House and Senate Explained: The People's Guide to Congress - Couverture souple

Greenberg, Ellen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0393314960 ISBN 13 : 9780393314960

Editeur : WW Norton & Co, 1996

Synopsis

Ellen Greenberg sets the stage for both the House of Representatives and the Senate, explaining what the mace and hopper are, how the chambers are laid out, who the onstage actors are and what they do. Her section on the jargon--the most common phrases used--goes far beyond mere description to show how our government operates. She also explains how business is done: what happens on a daily basis and during the weekly schedule and how a bill becomes a law--or doesn't. The House and Senate Explained includes a chapter on using the Internet to access information about the House, the Senate, and the White House, from getting around Washington to accessing proposed bills to sending E-mail to your congressional representatives. In addition, you'll learn how to be heard by your representatives and how to take a more active role in committee hearings. A listing of all the congressional committees and subcommittees lets you know where your special concerns are being addressed. Whether a C-SPAN addict, a concerned citizen, or a general reader watching the nightly news, this hands-on manual will help you understand Congress and how to make it work for you.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ellen Greenberg, a C-SPAN watcher, lives in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: WW Norton & Co
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0393314960
• ISBN 13: 9780393314960
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible