The second book in a new series from CQ Press presents essential information about U.S. Congress in a manner accessible to high school students. In a unique three-part format, Student's Guide to Congress includes essays, A to Z entries, and primary source documents that help put everything student's need to know at their fingertips. The series is written so that students need no prior knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts presented. Topics include the origins of Congress, the powers of Congress, congressional procedures, leadership, and elections and constituents.