An introduction to the U.S. Congress

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cushman, Charles Bancroft
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2006.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Origins and evolution of the congressional system
  • Speaking for the people : the majoritarian House
  • Representing the states : the individualistic Senate
  • The oversight power
  • The power of the purse
  • The organizing power
  • Using the three powers : creating DHS
  • Conclusions.