American Congress

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Author: Steven S. Smith

ISBN-10: 0521856760

ISBN-13: 9780521856768

Category: United States Law - General & Miscellaneous

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The American Congress presents an introduction to major features of Congress.

Prefacevii1The American Congress: Modern Trends12Representation and Lawmaking in Congress: The Constitutional and Historical Context253Congressional Elections and Policy Alignments534The Rules of the Legislative Game915Members, Goals, Resources, and Strategies1216Parties and Leaders1537The Standing Committees1978The Floor and Voting2419Congress and the President27110Congress and the Courts31311Congress, Lobbyists, and Interest Groups34112Congress and Budget Politics367Notes393Suggested Readings417Index433