An Introduction to the U.S. Congress
Lieferzeit: Besorgungstitel - Lieferbar innerhalb von 10 Werktagen I
Gewicht:
508 g
Format:
235x170x22 mm
Beschreibung:
Offers an introduction to Congress and the role it plays in the US political system. Written by a former Congressional staff member, this book includes boxed features on Congressional action - highlighting such topics as file sharing and student loans - that show students how Congress's work affects their lives.
Offers an introduction to Congress and the role it plays in the US political system. Written by a former Congressional staff member, this book includes boxed features on Congressional action - highlighting such topics as file sharing and student loans - that show students how Congress's work affects their lives.
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Origins and Evolution of the Congressional System; Part 1 Competing Roles; Chapter 3 Speaking for the People; Chapter 4 Representing the States; Part 2 Enforcing Policy Decisions; Chapter 5 The Oversight Power; Chapter 6 The Power of the Purse; Chapter 7 The Organizing Power; Part 3 Congress and Emerging Challenges; Chapter 8 Using the Three Powers; Chapter 9 Conclusions;