The Legislative Branch


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Contains eighteen essays in which political scientists and scholars of public policy examine the performance of the U.S. Congress as a democratic institution, covering ideals and development, elections and representation, structures and processes, policy and performance, and assessments and prospects.




Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics


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Alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as the Bill of Rights, voting, abortion, globalization, Social Security, civil rights, and military issues.







The Legislative Branch of the Federal Government


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The Legislative Branch, created by Article I of the Constitution, is comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. This book not only studies the powers of the legislative branch and the organization of both houses of Congress, but also examines the legislative process and how a bill ultimately can become a law. This book gives readers a detailed look at how their government really works to both create and pass lasting legislation.




Legislative Branch of the Government (ENHANCED eBook)


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How are the rules made? What is Congress' role? What are the differences between the two Houses? Students discover the answers as they participate in challenging activities, simulate a mock Congress and examine historical documents.







Encyclopedia of American Government and Civics: Public policy


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Alphabetically arranged entries cover such topics as the Bill of Rights, voting, abortion, globalization, Social Security, civil rights, and military issues.




The Legislative Branch


Book Description

Examines the Legislative branch of the U.S. Government and discusses the difference between the House and the Senate, why there are three branches of government, how legislators are chosen, the work that legislators do, and how bills become laws.