Congressional Quarterly, inc

Origins and development of Congress by inc Congressional Quarterly( Book )

9 editions published between 1976 and 1982 in English and Spanish and held by 1,716 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Gives the history of the structure of the American Congress and of the powers accorded it

Powers of Congress by inc Congressional Quarterly( Book )

6 editions published between 1976 and 1984 in English and held by 1,709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An analysis of Congress' constitutional power to tax, declare war, regulate commerce, impeach officials, conduct investigations, confirm presidential appointments, amend the constitution, and break presidential electional deadlocks

Federal regulatory directory( )

in English and held by 1,705 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Guide to Congress( Book )

7 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and held by 1,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The new edition of this comprehensive, two-volume reference on the United States' national legislature has been thoroughly revised and expanded by CQ press writers to offer a complete institutional history of Congress along with updated insight and analysis on the 2008 and 2010 shifts in power of the Senate and House of Representatives

The Washington lobby by inc Congressional Quarterly( Book )

14 editions published between 1971 and 1987 in English and Spanish and held by 1,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Guide to the presidency by Michael Nelson( Book )

7 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and held by 1,626 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This two-volume work traces the history and development of the American presidency from George Washington to Bill Clinton. It features examinations of presidential selection and removal; presidential powers; the president and the public; the White House and executive branch; and more

Historic documents( )

in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The online equivalent of the entire run of the print serial Historic documents, issued since 1972, each annual volume of which contains approximately 100 documents covering the most significant events of the year. The documents include presidential speeches, international agreements, Supreme Court decisions, U.S. governmental reports, scientific findings, and cultural discussions. Documents are preceded by introductory material to provide historical and intellectual context. Documents may be searched by full-text keyword, title, and topic, and a cumulative index is provided

Congressional ethics by inc Congressional Quarterly( Book )

9 editions published between 1977 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Powers of the presidency( Book )

9 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 1,319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Powers of the Presidency traces the constitutional roots of presidential duties, from the shaping of the chief executive's authority at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 through constitutional amendment, Supreme Court decisions, and custom and precedent. Taking a historical and contemporary perspective, this book discusses six primary roles of the U.S. president: Chief of State, Chief Administrator, Legislative Leader, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief and Chief Economist

American political leaders, 1789-2009 by inc Congressional Quarterly( )

8 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This handy single volume features a wealth of fascinating biographical information on approximately 9,000 of the most important U.S. elected and appointed leaders. Newly updated, it includes key facts on political leaders spanning 220 years of American history. Organized for quick, easy reference, the book contains six chapters in which readers will find the following on presidents, vice presidents, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, members of Congress, and governors: Basic Facts including all significant biographical data, such as birth and death dates, periods of public service, and party affiliations ; Special Information including boxed features and analytical commentary on topics such as presidential disability and succession; religious affiliations of the U.S. presidents and Supreme Court justices; White House hostesses; and women, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans in Congress, the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, and the White House. This easy-to-use resource also offers an appendix of additional reference tables on Congress, including sessions held, leadership, and committee chairmen. American Political Leaders 1789-2010 is the perfect reference guide for researchers, students, and interested citizens looking for names, dates, and other essential information on U.S. leaders in one convenient, reliable source."--Publisher's website