An introduction to the U.S. Congress / Charles Bancroft Cushman, Jr.

• Author: ProQuest (Firm); Cushman, Charles Bancroft.
• TeilnehmendeR: ProQuest (Firm)
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Language: English
• Physical Description: xiv, 229 p. :; ill.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Origins and evolution of the congressional system
• Speaking for the people : the majoritarian House
• Representing the states : the individualistic Senate
• The oversight power
• The power of the purse
• The organizing power
• Using the three powers : creating DHS
• Conclusions.