The United States Congress - General & Miscellaneous, Politics & Government - United States
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Overview
The two house system of the American Congress was established at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has two representatives from each state. The number of representatives sent by each state to the House are determined by the state's population. Congress passess laws, determines federal taxes, admits states to the union, and performs other activities. It develops new ideas in committees. To create an awareness of the fact that everyone's opinion matters, students are encouraged to write to their congressman.Describes the origins, functions, and duties of the United States Congress. Includes an explanation of how to write a letter to a member of Congress.
Book Details
Published
September 1, 1998
Publisher
Children's Press (CT)
Pages
48
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780516206622