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The U.S. Congress : very short introduction

Ritchie, Donald A. 1945- (Author).

Summary: "In the second edition of The U.S. Congress, Donald A. Ritchie, a congressional historian for more than thirty years, takes readers on a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour of Capitol Hill, pointing out the key players, explaining their behavior, and translating parliamentary language into plain English. No mere civics lesson, this eye-opening book provides an insider's perspective on Congress"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780190280147
ISBN: 019028014X
Physical Description: print
xvii, 146 pages ; 18 cm.
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-138) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The great compromise -- Campaigns and constituents -- In committee -- On the floor -- Checks and balances -- The Capitol complex.