Congressional Giants: Influential Leaders of Congress and How They Shaped American History

by J. Michael Martinez

The Congress of the United States operates in the shadow of the American presidency, which can make the legislative branch appear less important than the executive in our constitutional system of government. And yet Congress is a co-equal branch of government, deriving its powers from Article I of the United States Constitution. Love it or hate it, the institution is a source of incredible power. It behooves all Americans to learn more about Congress...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1793616078
• ISBN13: 9781793616074
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"