The U.S. Congress
Subtitle: very short introduction
By: Donald A. Ritchie
Edition: Second edition.
Series: Very short introductions -- 244; Very short introductions -- 244.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 146
ISBN-13: 9780190280147
Subjects: United States; United States. Congress
Other titles: United States Congress
Description: "In the second edition of The U.S. Congress, Donald A. Ritchie, a congressional historian for more than thirty years, takes readers on a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour of Capitol Hill, pointing out the key players, explaining their behavior, and translating parliamentary language into plain English. No mere civics lesson, this eye-opening book provides an insider's perspective on Congress"--
Notes: Previous edition: 2010.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-138) and index.
Table of contents: title: The great compromise; title: Campaigns and constituents; title: In committee; title: On the floor; title: Checks and balances; title: The Capitol complex.