The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics - Couverture rigide

Gershman, Gary P.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1851097120 ISBN 13 : 9781851097128

Editeur : ABC-CLIO, 2008

Synopsis

This volume focuses on the U.S. Congress, its history, constitutional powers, daily workings, and the politics that affect its operation.
Spanning the history of the federal system of government of the United States, The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics looks at the evolution of the U.S. Congress over the past 225+ years, then describes its current structure, responsibilities, and daily operations.

Readers will learn how congressional powers have changed with different interpretations of the Constitution, how a colorful gallery of power brokers (famous and infamous) made its mark, and how politics (both electoral and within the Capitol) affects legislation, oversight efforts, and other actions. The volume includes a mini-pedia" of alphabetically organized entries and the concluding chapter highlights some fascinating examples of interactions between Congress and the other branches of federal government."

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Gary P. Gershman, PhD, is assistant professor of history and legal studies in the Division of Humanities at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Death Penalty on Trial.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ABC-CLIO
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1851097120
• ISBN 13: 9781851097128
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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