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The Constitution provides that responsibility for foreign and defense policy be divided between the executive and legislative branches, and there has been a “struggle” in this area between the president and Congress for the more than two hundred years of our history. Over the last 75 years a series of
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) and the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University (GAI) are pleased to announce that registration is open for our joint two-day training on Legislative Operations for Congressional Staff. CMF and GAI have more than 70 years of combined experience explaining how Congress really works to
Through much of our country’s history, Congress was largely deferential to the executive branch in the conduct of intelligence policy, and hesitant to conduct meaningful oversight of intelligence operations. That all changed in the 1970s with the Church Committee hearings in the Senate and the Pike Committee hearings in the
Most Members of Congress would agree that “if lobbyists didn’t exist, we’d have to invent them.” It seems that every major association, corporation, labor union, and public interest group has representation on Capitol Hill. While lobbying is a constitutionally protected right and has existed since the beginning of the republic,
This 1-day class is intended to explain and analyze the major events that have occurred in the First Session of a Congress, and examine what is likely to occur as Congress finalizes work in the Second Session and prepares for elections in November. Specific topics may include: Significant legislative accomplishments
The purpose of this seminar is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the “culture” that is the United States Congress. Participants will receive briefings on the current status and insider analysis of legislative defense issues. Topics can range from the issues and
The purpose of this course is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the “culture” that is the United States Congress. Over two days, participants will hear from – and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of – congressional staff, academic observers,
(2 days) Executive – Legislative Branch Relations is designed for anyone who has a need for an in-depth understanding of the myriad forms of interaction between the executive and legislative branches. The course covers the theoretical foundations of the relationship between the branches and focuses specifically on the executive branch
This course traces and examines the evolution of Congress from its constitutional foundation through the present day. The analysis focuses on how the institutions of Congress have changed in response to changing political, societal, and economic circumstances. Special attention is given to the major reform movements that Congress has undergone,
From the beginning of the republic to the present day presidents and congressional leaders have contended over which branch really is in charge. Relations between the branches are frequently tense, and no period of American history has been without its conflicts between the branches. This course examines the nature of
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