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=020    $$a 9781851097173
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=041    $$a eng
=082    $$a 327.73
=084    $$a 327.73/DUI/T
=100    $$a Duignan
=700    $$a Brian. [Ed.]
=245    $$a The legislative branch of the federal government : purpose, process, and people.
=260    $$a New York, NY $c 2010
=300    $$a 360 p.$b : ill. ;$c 24 cm.
=500  ##$$a <a href="https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/3MGG/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=idmk">e-book</a>
=520    $$a Spanning the history of the federal system of government of the United States, The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics looks at the evolution of the U.S. Congress over the past 225+ years, then describes its current structure, responsibilities, and daily operations.

Readers 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.
=650    $$a United States. Congress. Legislative power ;United States. Legislators ;United States ;History.
=650    $$a Legislators ;United States ;Biography. Separation of powers ;United States.
=650    $$a United States ;Politics and government.