米国議会歴史辞典（第２版） Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress (Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras) （2ND）

Pomante II, Michael J.

Rowman & Littlefield（2020/09発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 374 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781538128169
• DDC分類 328.7309

Full Description

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.

Contents

Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Chronology

Introduction

THE DICTIONARY

Appendix A: Congressional Sessions Dates

Appendix B: Leaders of Congress

Appendix C: The Constitution of the United States of America

Appendix D: The Constitutional Amendments

Appendix E: Government Shutdowns and Funding Gaps

Bibliography

About the Author