Constructing a professional legislature: The physical development of Congress, 1783--1851
by Kassel, Jason S., Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, 2008, 19 pages; 3334479

Abstract:

Since its inception, the U.S. Congress has grappled with the dilemma of providing a physical work environment in which members can conduct the nation's business. In working to solve the physical workspace problem, Congress continually re-established itself within the framework of the American political system. Each alteration in the physical environment resulted in the U.S. Congress becoming more entrenched within the political system and strengthened its position within the central state authority. In short, each iterative solution to the physical workspace problem resulted in an environment increasingly more conducive to the needs and demands of full-time legislators. The historical perspective provided supports an argument in favor of focusing on the manner in which the physical work environment contributed to the development of the congressional institution.

 
AdviserLawrence C. Dodd
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
SourceDAI/A 69-10, p. , Dec 2008
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsAmerican history; Political Science
Publication Number3334479
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