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Congress in Context

Congress in Context

Congress in Context
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Congress in Context Paperback - 2010 - 1st Edition

by Haskell, John

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  • Title Congress in Context
  • Author Haskell, John
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Very good
  • Pages 419
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Westview Press, Boulder, CO:
  • Publication date 2010-02
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G05I-00106
  • ISBN 9780813344126 / 0813344123
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 in (22.35 x 15.24 x 3.05 cm)
  • Category Politics / Current Events
  • Library of Congress subjects United States, Representative government and representation
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009038747
  • Dewey Decimal Code 328.73

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From the publisher

The U.S. Congress is by far the least popular branch of the federal government. It is also probably the least understood. It is not uncommon for high-ranking government officials to be confused about the workings of the institution and how it exercises its power. This book aims to demystify the institution-to give readers a succinct yet sophisticated overview of Congress and the policymaking process. Instead of treating Congress as an entity isolated from the rest of government, Congress in Context introduces readers to Congress's critical role as part of an interdependent system. Using the metaphor of Congress as a board of directors, author John Haskell explains the three key roles of Congress within the federal government-authorizing what government does, funding its activities, and, when it sees fit, supervising or "conducting oversight" on those activities. Grounded in current political science literature and packed with real-life examples, Congress in Context offers readers an informed and practical understanding of policymaking in the legislative branch.

About the author

John Haskell is Senior Fellow at the Government Affairs Institute in Washington, D.C. He has written several articles on presidential and congressional politics, and is the author of Fundamentally Flawed, an examination of the presidential nomination process.
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