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Congress: The First Branch

Congress: The First Branch

Paperback

United States Politics

ISBN10: 019981130X
ISBN13: 9780199811304
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Jan 10 2019
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
Written by an award-winning political scientist and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives who is now an instructor, Congress: The First Branch introduces students to the inner workings of Congress. The text examines the process by which laws are made and passed and the many factors that influence congressional decisions. Presenting the standard material covered in the typical Congress class, this text also pays special attention to the overarching trends in the legislature--specifically hyper-partisanship and the high rates of reelection for incumbents in the midst of very low public regard for the institution. Given all that is at stake, Congress: The First Branch highlights the role of Congress as a critical component in the separation-of-powers system and in creating law and policy for the United States. The combination of these elements creates a unique text that provides students with an insider's look at real life on Capitol Hill.

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