The Congress
This work will provide an authoritative and illuminating overview of the U.S. Congress, from the history of the Senate and the House of Representatives to the rules, procedures, and traditions that govern its operations and lawmaking.

This volume provides a comprehensive survey of the history and inner workings of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It will explain its relationship to the other two branches of government (executive and judicial), detail the unique structures, responsibilities, and procedures of both houses of Congress, discuss major historical events and controversies, highlight particularly influential leaders in Congress from the earliest days of the Republic to the present, and show readers how the priorities of the U.S. Congress shift depending on whether it is held by the Democratic or Republican party.

This book is part of ABC-CLIO's Student Guides to American Government and Politics series. Each volume in the series provides a student-friendly introduction to a distinct component of American governmental institutions and processes and shows how it pertains to American politics and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

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The Congress
This work will provide an authoritative and illuminating overview of the U.S. Congress, from the history of the Senate and the House of Representatives to the rules, procedures, and traditions that govern its operations and lawmaking.

This volume provides a comprehensive survey of the history and inner workings of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It will explain its relationship to the other two branches of government (executive and judicial), detail the unique structures, responsibilities, and procedures of both houses of Congress, discuss major historical events and controversies, highlight particularly influential leaders in Congress from the earliest days of the Republic to the present, and show readers how the priorities of the U.S. Congress shift depending on whether it is held by the Democratic or Republican party.

This book is part of ABC-CLIO's Student Guides to American Government and Politics series. Each volume in the series provides a student-friendly introduction to a distinct component of American governmental institutions and processes and shows how it pertains to American politics and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

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Overview

This work will provide an authoritative and illuminating overview of the U.S. Congress, from the history of the Senate and the House of Representatives to the rules, procedures, and traditions that govern its operations and lawmaking.

This volume provides a comprehensive survey of the history and inner workings of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It will explain its relationship to the other two branches of government (executive and judicial), detail the unique structures, responsibilities, and procedures of both houses of Congress, discuss major historical events and controversies, highlight particularly influential leaders in Congress from the earliest days of the Republic to the present, and show readers how the priorities of the U.S. Congress shift depending on whether it is held by the Democratic or Republican party.

This book is part of ABC-CLIO's Student Guides to American Government and Politics series. Each volume in the series provides a student-friendly introduction to a distinct component of American governmental institutions and processes and shows how it pertains to American politics and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440873751
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 06/24/2021
Series: Student Guides to American Government and Politics
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 158
File size: 580 KB

About the Author

Gary Lee Malecha is Tyson Distinguished Professor in the department of political science and global affairs at the University of Portland, USA. He teaches courses on Congress, the Presidency, American political thought, and food policy.

Daniel J. Reagan is professor of political science at Ball State University, USA. He teaches courses on the Presidency, national defense, and health care politics. His research interests focuses on Congress and the media.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction: Thinking about Congress
Chapter 1
Creating the Congress
Chapter 2
Congressional Change
Chapter 3
Congressional Campaigns and Elections
Chapter 4
Congressional Committees
Chapter 5
Congress and Political Parties
Chapter 6
The Legislative Process
Chapter 7
Congress and the Executive Branch
Chapter 8
Congress and the Judiciary
Conclusion
Appendix: Standing Committees of the U.S. Congress
Recommended Readings
Index

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