{"product_id":"the-legislative-branch-of-federal-gary-gershman-9781851097128","title":"The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis volume focuses on the U.S. Congress, its history, constitutional powers, daily workings, and the politics that affect its operation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanning the history of the federal system of government of the United States, \u003ci\u003eThe Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics\u003c\/i\u003e looks at the evolution of the U.S. Congress over the past 225+ years, then describes its current structure, responsibilities, and daily operations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will learn how congressional powers have changed with different interpretations of the Constitution, how a colorful gallery of power brokers (famous and infamous) made its mark, and how politics (both electoral and within the Capitol) affects legislation, oversight efforts, and other actions. The volume includes a \"mini-pedia\" of alphabetically organized entries and the concluding chapter highlights some fascinating examples of interactions between Congress and the other branches of federal government.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gary Gershman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1851097120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781851097128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.20w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2008 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2008 pg. 177","brand":"Gary Gershman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47474251366655,"sku":"9781851097128","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bf880dea-aa6f-46a9-9d7c-ad2e464836c5.jpg?v=1762315653","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-legislative-branch-of-federal-gary-gershman-9781851097128","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}