The Contemporary Congress

The Contemporary Congress

<span><span style="font-style:italic;">The Contemporary Congress</span><span> offers a clear and concise introduction to legislative processes. Perfect as a brief core or supplementary text for undergraduate courses, the Sixth Edition constructs a comprehensive portrait of the U.S. Congress, from defining congressional structures and procedures to outlining the process of elections and analyzing presidential-congressional relations. With updated coverage of the most recent elections, Loomis and Schiller remain committed to providing a text </span><span>that integrates academic studies€"both modern and classic€"with the actual politics of Capitol Hill</span><span>. Through the use of engaging examples in every chapter, </span><span style="font-style:italic;">The Contemporary Congress</span><span> provides the most succinct and readable analysis of the politics behind the policy decisions made every day on the House and Senate floors.</span></span>