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.

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the U S Congress written by Scot Schraufnagel and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-08-11 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consisting of two houses-the Senate and the House of Representatives-and 535 members-100 Senators and 435 Representatives, the U.S. Congress forms the legislative branch of the United States Government. Primarily charged with composing the laws of the United States, the Congress also is responsible for creating all bills for revenue; laying and collecting taxes; borrowing money; printing money; regulating commerce; declaring war; administering postal services, military services, and lower courts; and promoting the progress of science and the arts through grants. The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress is intended to provide greater civic understanding for young Americans and to provide a handy reference to more serious students of the legislative process in the United States. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes listing the dates Congress has been in session and all the people who have held leadership positions in Congress, a comprehensive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on congressional leaders, elections, and legislative practices. This book is an excellent access point for high school students, college students, and anyone interested in a better understanding of the legislative process in the United States.

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Download or read book The HarperCollins Dictionary of American Government and Politics written by Jay M. Shafritz and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 1992 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the concerns of US governance. Some 5,000 encyclopedic entries (from "abdication" to Zorach v. Clauson) define and describe Supreme Court cases, laws, political slang, federal agencies, personalities, and terms from such related fields as sociology, history, and economics. Quotations and anecdotes are incorporated into many entries, and excerpts from a variety of sources add depth to the definitions. Illustrated with photos, cartoons, charts, and diagrams. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book The Congress Dictionary written by Paul Dickson and published by . This book was released on 1993-10 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the words, jargon, quotations, anecdotes, customs, people, and symbols that shape the language of politics. This colorful treasury of over 3,000 definitions explains the peculiar argot, personalities, and phenomena that make Congress our government's most lively branch. Over 100 photos.

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Download or read book Dictionary of American Government and Politics written by Duncan Watts and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Dictionary offers a fresh, up-to-date look at US government and politics, explaining and where necessary demystifying the key terms used in discussion of the political system.Major figures, events, ideas, movements and Supreme Court cases relevant to a study of the American political system are included with the aim of allowing readers to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the area. The Dictionary also raises key issues and areas of contention and academic debate.Coverage is comprehensive, with c.400 entries, each providing analysis of the subject. Terms are presented in an A-Z format with cross-referencing where appropriate.

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the U S Presidency written by Richard S. Conley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the development of the presidential office within the context of constitutional interpretations of presidential power and socio-political and economic developments, as well as foreign affairs events, from 1789-2015. It provides details on the men who have held the office, and biographies of vice presidents, unsuccessful candidates for the office, and noteworthy Supreme Court and other appointees. TheHistorical Dictionary of the U.S. Presidency contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on the development of the institution of the presidency, and details the personalities, domestic and foreign policy governing contexts, elections, party dynamics and significant events that have shaped the office from the Founding to the present day. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Presidency.

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties written by Harold F. Bass and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-01-26 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over two centuries, political parties have competed in encouraging, organizing, and directing political activity in the United States. This volume compiles the key concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending these key roles political parties have played in American political life. The dictionary contains brief biographies of party leaders: major party presidential tickets; noteworthy minor party presidential nominees; congressional party leaders, including Speakers of the House of Representatives presidents pro tempore of the Senate, and floor leaders for both the majority and minority parties in each chamber; and chairs of the national party committees of the Democratic and Republican Parties. In addition to party leaders it also address the institutional offices they occupy and represent. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on concepts, terms, labels, and individuals central to identifying and comprehending the key roles political parties have played in American political life. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about United States Political Parties.

Download or read book The Dorsey Dictionary of American Government and Politics written by Jay M. Shafritz and published by Chicago, Ill. : Dorsey Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book should be of interest to undergraduate students taking courses in American politics.

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Download or read book Safire s New Political Dictionary written by William Safire and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1993 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on terms and expressions, catchwords and slogans of American politics and government.

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