The House and Senate explained
Subtitle: the people's guide to Congress
By: Ellen Greenberg.
Contributors: Greenberg, Ellen.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 173
Subjects: United States. Congress -- Dictionaries; United States. Congress -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Description: Ellen Greenberg sets the stage for both the House of Representatives and the Senate, explaining what the mace and hopper are, how the chambers are laid out, who the on-stage actors are and what they do. Her section on the jargon - the most common phrases used - goes far beyond mere description to show how our government operates. She also explains how business is done: what happens on a daily basis and during the weekly schedule and how a bill becomes a law - or doesn't.

The House and Senate Explained includes a chapter on using the Internet to access information about the House, the Senate, and the White House, from getting around town to accessing proposed bills to sending e-mail to members of Congress. In addition, you'll learn how to be heard by your representatives and how to take a more active role in committee hearings. A listing of all congressional committees and subcommittees lets you know where your special concerns are being addressed.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: The House & Senate explained. c1986.
Includes index.