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Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Viking Adult
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015038111392
Presents a portait of America's social and cultural history between 1600 and 1900, told through letters, diaries, memoirs, tracts, and other articles and first-hand accounts found in the collections of the Library of Congress.
Author : William J. Keefe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Political Science
ISBN : IND:30000027422728
Author : Robert G. Kaiser
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780307744517
A Washington Post Notable Book An eye-opening account of how Congress today really works—and how it doesn’t— Act of Congress focuses on two of the major players behind the sweeping financial reform bill enacted in response to the Great Crash of 2008: colorful, wisecracking congressman Barney Frank, and careful, insightful senator Christopher Dodd, both of whom met regularly with Robert G. Kaiser during the eighteen months they worked on the bill. In this compelling narrative, Kaiser shows how staffers play a critical role, drafting the legislation and often making the crucial deals. Kaiser’s rare insider access enabled him to illuminate the often-hidden intricacies of legislative enterprise and shows us the workings of Congress in all of its complexity, a clearer picture than any we have had of how Congress works best—or sometimes doesn’t work at all.
Author : Donald R. Wolfensberger
Publisher : Woodrow Wilson Center Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0801867266
Will some form of direct democracy supplant representative, deliberative government in the twenty-first century United States? That question is at the heart of Donald R. Wolfensberger's history of Congress and congressional reform, which runs back to the Constitution's creation of a popularly elected House of Representatives and forward to the surreal ending of the 105th Congress, featuring barrels of pork, resignation of the speaker, and impeachment of the president. The author's expertise comes from twenty-eight years as a staff member in the House, culminating in service as chief of staff of the powerful House Rules Committee. He was a top parliamentary expert and a principal Republican procedural strategist. Sensitive to the power of process, Wolfensberger is an authoritative guide to reform efforts of earlier eras. And as a participant in reforms since the 1960s, he offers a unique perspective on forging the "1970s sunshine coalition," televising House proceedings, debating term limits, and coping with democracy in an electronic age.
Author : John R. Hibbing,Elizabeth Theiss-Morse
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1995-12-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521482992
This timely book describes and explains the American people's alleged hatred of Congress and political institutions.
Author : David R. Mayhew
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0300093357
To understand American politics and government, we need to recognize not only that members of Congress are agents of societal interests and preferences but also that they act with a certain degree of autonomy and consequence in the country's public sphere. In this illuminating book, a distinguished political scientist examines actions performed by members of Congress throughout American history, assessing their patterns and importance and their role in the American system of separation of powers. David R. Mayhew examines standard history books on the United States and identifies more than two thousand actions by individual members of the House and Senate that are significant enough to be mentioned. Mayhew offers insights into a wide range of matters, from the nature of congressional opposition to presidents and the surprising frequency of foreign policy actions to the timing of notable activity within congressional careers (and the way that congressional term limits might affect these performances). His book sheds new light on the contributions to U.S. history made by members of Congress.
Author : David R Jones,Monika L McDermott
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472034093
The public's satisfaction with Congress determines policy shifts as well as turnovers at election time
Author : David M. Zuniga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1495143775
Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1084 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Law
ISBN : UCR:31210026473015
Author : Miyakawa Masuji
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1314334948
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author : Lee H. Hamilton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004-02-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780253110954
How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is a concise introduction to the functions and vital role of the U.S. Congress by eminent former Congressman Lee H. Hamilton. Drawing on 34 years as a U.S. Representative, Hamilton explains how Congress reflects the diversity of the American people, serves as a forum for finding consensus, and provides balance within the federal government. Addressing widespread public misperceptions, he outlines areas where Congress can work better and ways for citizens to become more engaged in public affairs through their representatives in Washington. How Congress Works and Why You Should Care is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of Congress, and how all citizens can participate in its unique mission.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1096735844
Author : Margaret E. Wagner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781620409831
Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Titles of the Year for 2017 "A uniquely colorful chronicle of this dramatic and convulsive chapter in American--and world--history. It's an epic tale, and here it is wondrously well told." --David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of FREEDOM FROM FEAR From August 1914 through March 1917, Americans were increasingly horrified at the unprecedented destruction of the First World War. While sending massive assistance to the conflict's victims, most Americans opposed direct involvement. Their country was immersed in its own internal struggles, including attempts to curb the power of business monopolies, reform labor practices, secure proper treatment for millions of recent immigrants, and expand American democracy. Yet from the first, the war deeply affected American emotions and the nation's commercial, financial, and political interests. The menace from German U-boats and failure of U.S. attempts at mediation finally led to a declaration of war, signed by President Wilson on April 6, 1917. America and the Great War commemorates the centennial of that turning point in American history. Chronicling the United States in neutrality and in conflict, it presents events and arguments, political and military battles, bitter tragedies and epic achievements that marked U.S. involvement in the first modern war. Drawing on the matchless resources of the Library of Congress, the book includes many eyewitness accounts and more than 250 color and black-and-white images, many never before published. With an introduction by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David M. Kennedy, America and the Great War brings to life the tempestuous era from which the United States emerged as a major world power.
Author : Lauri S. Friedman,Bonnie Szumski,Helen Cothran
Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 0737735252
Examines six controversial essays that debate the issue of the Patriot Act, and includes model essays, sidebar notes and guided exercises.
Author : Alexander Hamilton,John Jay,James Madison
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781528785877
Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.
