Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress

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Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress

Dictionaries Reference works Central / national / federal government

Author: Michael J. Pomante II

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Collection: Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras

Language: English

Published by: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published on: 15 September 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 374 pages

ISBN: 9781538128176


Introduction

The U.S. Congress can be traced to the founding and the debates in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787, but to suggest that the Congress in the first decade of the 21st century is the same Congress that was created over 220 years ago would be wildly misleading. The entries in this volume will elaborate on the original compromises and the ensuing evolution of legislative practice and review how Congress has developed through several distinctive eras.

About the Book

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on the key concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending the key role Congress plays in the history of the U.S. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Congress.

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