The Congress of the United States: A Student CompanionOxford University Press, USA, 12.10.2006 - 272 Seiten "This completely revised and updated edition contains more than 200 articles, arranged alphabetically, that provide a concise and easy-to-use guide to the people, issues, vocabulary, and activities of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives." "Fully illustrated and using first-person observations excerpted from memoirs, oral histories, committee hearings, and debates in the Congressional Record, this student companion captures the drama, humor, triumphs, and tragedies of congressional history."--BOOK JACKET. |
Inhalt
PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION | 7 |
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK | 9 |
A STUDENT COMPANION | 10 |
TABLE OF CONGRESSES | 245 |
VISITING CONGRESS | 251 |
USING CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS | 253 |
| 255 | |
WEBSITES | 257 |
| 261 | |
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