The Congress

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This work offers an authoritative overview of the U.S. Congress, detailing the history of the Senate and House of Representatives, along with the rules, procedures, and traditions that shape its operations and lawmaking. It provides a comprehensive survey of Congress's history and inner workings, explaining its relationship with the executive and judicial branches. The volume outlines the unique structures, responsibilities, and procedures of both houses, discusses significant historical events and controversies, and highlights influential leaders from the Republic's early days to the present. Additionally, it illustrates how congressional priorities shift based on whether the Democratic or Republican party holds power. This book is part of ABC-CLIO's Student Guides to American Government and Politics series, which offers student-friendly introductions to various components of American governmental institutions and processes, connecting them to American politics and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The content includes chapters on the creation of Congress, changes over time, campaigns and elections, committees, political parties, the legislative process, and interactions with the executive and judiciary, concluding with an appendix on standing committees and recommended readings.