The U.S. Congress is by the far the least popular (and most
misunderstood) branch of the federal government. Congress in
Context de-mystifies the institution, giving students a
comprehensive and practical understanding of Congress and the
legislative process. This book takes a different approach to the
study of Congress than other texts. Usually Congress is treated in
isolation from the rest of the government. But the Framers of the
Constitution explicitly intended for the branches of government to
be interdependent. Congress in Context introduces readers to
Congress's critical role in the context of this interdependent
system. Using the metaphor of a board of directors, the authors
explain the three key roles of Congress within the federal
government (authorizing what government does, funding its
activities, and supervising how it carries out the laws Congress
passes) and shows students how Congress interacts with the rest of
the government to exercise these powers.The thoroughly expanded and
revised second edition features brand-new chapters on Congress and
the courts and Congress and interest groups. It also includes
expanded coverage of Congress's relationship with the executive
branch, campaign finance, and today's major budget issues. Grounded
in the latest political science literature coupled with
contemporary examples, Congress in Context offers students an
informed yet accessible introduction to how the legislative branch
carries out its duties.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
May 2019 |
| First published: |
2014 |
| Authors: |
John Haskell
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
504 |
| Edition: |
2nd edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-367-09771-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-367-09771-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780367097714 |
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