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Author | : Jeffrey M. Elliot |
Publisher | : Wildside Press LLC |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2007-09-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1434492346 |
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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.
Author | : Michael J. Pomante |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 375 |
Release | : 2020-09-15 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1538128179 |
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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.
Author | : Jack C. Plano |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 500 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : United States |
ISBN | : 9780030167362 |
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Author | : Jay M. Shafritz |
Publisher | : Harper Perennial |
Total Pages | : 686 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
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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
Author | : Paul Dickson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 1993-10 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
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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.
Author | : Walter John Raymond |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 974 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Duncan Watts |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2010-01-31 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0748635025 |
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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.
Author | : Richard S. Conley |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 551 |
Release | : 2015-12-14 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1442257652 |
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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.
Author | : Harold F. Bass |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 491 |
Release | : 2020-01-26 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1538123002 |
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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.
Author | : Jay M. Shafritz |
Publisher | : Chicago, Ill. : Dorsey Press |
Total Pages | : 718 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
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This book should be of interest to undergraduate students taking courses in American politics.