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By Scot Schraufnagel

Consisting of 2 houses-the Senate and the home of Representatives-and 535 members-100 Senators and 435 Representatives, the U.S. Congress kinds the legislative department of the USA executive. basically charged with composing the legislation of the us, the Congress is also answerable for developing all money owed for profit; laying and accumulating taxes; borrowing funds; printing cash; regulating trade; pointing out warfare; administering postal prone, army companies, and reduce courts; and selling the development of technological know-how and the humanities via grants.

The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress is meant to supply larger civic knowing for younger americans and to supply a convenient connection with extra severe scholars of the legislative strategy within the usa. this is often performed via a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes directory the dates Congress has been in consultation and all of the those that have held management positions in Congress, a complete bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on congressional leaders, elections, and legislative practices. This booklet is a superb entry element for top institution scholars, students, and a person attracted to a greater realizing of the legislative approach within the United States.

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