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

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, 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.>

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Gary Gershman, Gary P Gershman, Gary P. Gershman, Gershman Gary P.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.08.2008
• EAN: 9781851097128
• ISBN: 978-1-85109-712-8
• No. of pages: 528
• Series: ABC-Clio's about Federal Gover; ABC-Clio's about Federal Gover
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National, Politics & government, Politics and government, Politics, Law, and Government