Download or read book Dictionary of the United States Congress written by Charles Lanman and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of the United States Congress and the General Government written by Charles Lanman and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Congress Dictionary written by Paul Dickson and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1995-03-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A-to-Z treasure trove of information for those who want to know what is going on at the center of American government "You can’t follow the game without a scorecard, and this is the best scorecard of its kind ever compiled about the game called the Congress of the United States." —Jim Lehrer "The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour" "A masterful work that should help dispel any notion that the Congress is a foreign power unconcerned with the public’s business." —Paul Duke "Washington Week in Review" "Could be a big help in bringing about a better understanding of what goes on in Washington. It will make you grin, laugh, groan. It gets my vote." —Edwin Newman "A marvelous contribution to the literature and language of Washington … A significant help, even for old hands." —Jim Wooten ABC News "Brings a nice light touch to the lexicon of legislators." —William Satire Encyclopedic reference, political junkie’s handbook, browser’s delight, The Congress Dictionary is the definitive guide to the language of Capitol Hill. Ribald and witty, subtle and clear, with definitions of more than 3,000 terms, phrases, names, and symbols, and more than 100 illustrations, the Dictionary is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history and language of American government and the high-stakes game of national politics.
Download or read book Dictionary of the United States Congress written by Charles Lanman and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the U S Congress written by Michael J. Pomante and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. This second edition of Historical Dictionary 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.
Download or read book American Congressional Dictionary written by Walter Kravitz and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Absence of a Quorum to Zone Whip, this handy desk reference volume aides librarians, students, and adults with more than 900 entries. For example: Hopper - a box on the clerk's desk in the House into which members deposit proposed bills. Absolute Majority - A vote requiring approval by a majority of all members of a house rather than a majority of members present and voting. Queen of the Hill Rule - A House rule allowing votes on a series of amendments to a bill but directs that the amendment with the most votes wins, even if others also received a majority. American Congressional Dictionary was written originally by Walter Kravitz, who was senior expert on Congress with the Congressional Research Service. Since his death, the volume has been updated by former CRS colleagues and now serves as the official definition guide for CRS experts.
Download or read book DICT OF THE US CONGRESS written by Charles 1819-1895 Lanman and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Download or read book Congressional Quarterly s American Congressional Dictionary written by Walter Kravitz and published by CQ-Roll Call Group Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Absence of a Quorum to Zone Whip, this handy desk reference volume aides librarians, students, and adults with more than 900 entries. For example: Hopper - a box on the clerk's desk in the House into which members deposit proposed bills. Absolute Majority - A vote requiring approval by a majority of all members of a house rather than a majority of members present and voting. Queen of the Hill Rule - A House rule allowing votes on a series of amendments to a bill but directs that the amendment with the most votes wins, even if others also received a majority.
Download or read book Dictionary of the United States Congress written by Charles Lanman and published by Arkose Press. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Presidential Congressional Political Dictionary written by Jeffrey M. Elliot and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you want to know what's happening in the White House or on Capitol Hill, turn to this objective, comprehensive resource for concise answers to your questions.
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