Title:
The U.S. Congress : very short introduction / Donald A. Ritchie.
Author:
Ritchie, Donald A., 1945- author.
Publication Information:
New York : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Call Number:
JK1041 .R58 2016
Abstract:
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9780190280147
Series:
Very short introductions ; 244
Very short introductions ; 244.
Physical Description:
xvii, 146 pages ; 18 cm.
Corporate Subject:
Contents:
The great compromise -- Campaigns and constituents -- In committee -- On the floor -- Checks and balances -- The Capitol complex.
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