The American Congress: The Building of Democracy Tapa dura 2004 Edición en Inglés Julian E. Zelizer (Redactor) The most important legislation and memorable characters of the American Congress come to life in a collection of forty essays that demystify the inner workings of this branch of the government that explores important periods in congressional history, from the signing of the Constitution to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of September 11th.