Evolution of the congress
The United States Congress is among the most influential political bodies in the world. While it adheres steadfastly to many procedures and traditions, Congress is nonetheless a markedly different institution today than might have been envisioned by our Founding Fathers. This program examines how th...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., University of Notre Dame. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2009], c1995.
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1 streaming video file (29 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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The United States Congress is among the most influential political bodies in the world. While it adheres steadfastly to many procedures and traditions, Congress is nonetheless a markedly different institution today than might have been envisioned by our Founding Fathers. This program examines how the legislative branch of the government has evolved, exploring the intended purpose of Congress and what challenges it faces in trying to remain an essential part of our democracy. Experts featured in the program include Dick Baker, Senate Historian; Ray Smock, former Historian of the House; and Dr. Michael Gillette of the Center for Legislative Archives. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Feb. 22, 2009. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Congress and the Capitol (3:16) -- Congress Without Power (2:58) -- U.S. Constitutional Convention (2:46) -- U.S. Constitution: Division of Authority (3:02) -- Competing Views of Congress (3:08) -- Political Parties and Factions (2:56) -- Direct Election of Senators (3:59) -- Senate Filibuster (2:40) -- Congress Then and Now (2:02) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. The United States Congress is among the most influential political bodies in the world. While it adheres steadfastly to many procedures and traditions, Congress is nonetheless a markedly different institution today than might have been envisioned by our Founding Fathers. This program examines how the legislative branch of the government has evolved, exploring the intended purpose of Congress and what challenges it faces in trying to remain an essential part of our democracy. Experts featured in the program include Dick Baker, Senate Historian; Ray Smock, former Historian of the House; and Dr. Michael Gillette of the Center for Legislative Archives. 12 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (29 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
12 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |