{"product_id":"the-legislative-branch-of-federal-government-people-process-and-politics-9781851097128","title":"The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gary P. Gershman\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: American Government - Legislative Branch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis volume focuses on the U.S. Congress, its history, constitutional powers, daily workings, and the politics that affect its operation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanning the history of the federal system of government of the United States, \u003ci\u003eThe Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics\u003c\/i\u003e looks at the evolution of the U.S. Congress over the past 225+ years, then describes its current structure, responsibilities, and daily operations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will learn how congressional powers have changed with different interpretations of the Constitution, how a colorful gallery of power brokers (famous and infamous) made its mark, and how politics (both electoral and within the Capitol) affects legislation, oversight efforts, and other actions. The volume includes a \"mini-pedia\" of alphabetically organized entries and the concluding chapter highlights some fascinating examples of interactions between Congress and the other branches of federal government.","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45087306711191,"sku":"9781851097128","price":9642.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781851097128.webp?v=1767266610","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-legislative-branch-of-federal-government-people-process-and-politics-9781851097128","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}