The Congress

Malecha, Gary Lee 1955- (author.). Reagan, Daniel J. (author.).

Summary: "This work provides readers with an authoritative and illuminating overview of the United States Congress, from the history of the Senate and the House of Representatives to the rules, procedures, and traditions that govern its operations and lawmaking"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781440873744
ISBN: 1440873747
ISBN: 9781440873751
Physical Description: print
xxiii, 158 pages ; 25 cm
Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO, 2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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 Reading -- Index.