Cushman, Charles Bancroft.

An introduction to the U.S. Congress [electronic resource] / Charles Bancroft Cushman, Jr. - Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2006. - xiv, 229 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Origins and evolution of the congressional system -- Speaking for the people : the majoritarian House -- Representing the states : the individualistic Senate -- The oversight power -- The power of the purse -- The organizing power -- Using the three powers : creating DHS -- Conclusions.


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