| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions.
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| Contents |
The great compromise -- Campaigns and constituents -- In committee -- On the floor -- Checks and balances -- The Capitol complex |
| Summary |
"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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
United States. Congress
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| SUBJECT |
United States. Congress. fast (OCoLC)fst00529490 |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780190280178 |
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0190280174 |
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9780190280161 |
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0190280166 |
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