U.S. History : History and Function of the House of Representatives

The ‰ÛÏHistory and Function‰۝ series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices. The program begins by presenting the major figures that influenced the creation of the lower house of Congress and the documents that created this branch. The power and function of this house is of the utmost importance in our government and remains apparent today. By the end of this program viewers will understand the history, powers, and influence of this branch of government.