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The Congress
Introduction to "The Congress": The Engine of Democracy
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Importance of the First Congress
David Broder talks about the importance of the first congress.
David Broder talks about the importance of the first congress.
The Real Reason Members Vote For or Against Legislation
David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation.
David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation.
Introduction to "The Congress": The Engine of Democracy
The United States Congress is known as “the engine of democracy.”
The United States Congress is known as “the engine of democracy.”
The Most Recognizable Building in America
The United States Capitol is a building in which countless historical decisions were made.
The United States Capitol is a building in which countless historical decisions were made.
The 17th Amendment
The amendment transferred the election of senators from state legislators to the people.
The amendment transferred the election of senators from state legislators to the people.