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1:29:18
The U.S. Congress is one of the country's most important and misunderstood institutions.
Introduction to "The Congress": The Engine of Democracy
4:45
The United States Congress is known as “the engine of democracy.”
The Real Reason Members Vote For or Against Legislation
0:30
David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation.
The Most Recognizable Building in America
2:38
The United States Capitol is a building in which countless historical decisions were made.
The 17th Amendment
2:34
The amendment transferred the election of senators from state legislators to the people.
Importance of the First Congress
0:38
David Broder talks about the importance of the first congress.
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