Major acts of Congress
by Thomson Gale (Firm), Landsberg, Brian K.
fromGale virtual reference library
A three volume illustrated encyclopedia of congressional acts that presents alphabetically arranged entries which discuss timely issues, key concepts, research, and legislation in political, social, and economic contexts.
Major acts of Congress
Major acts of Congress
Examines landmark pieces of legislation, explaining the historical factors that led to the proposal of each act, looking at the adoption process and assessing each act's impact on American life. All aspects of legislation are covered, including the National Prohibition Act, the …
An illustrated encyclopedia of congressional acts from the earliest days of the American republic up through recent years.
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