Administrative Support Passages

Examine the roles of congressional staff in legislative processes, focusing on their functions and contributions. Understand the historical growth in staff numbers and the impact of the Legislative Reorganization Act on these developments. Identify the significance of congressional staff roles and learn to articulate the historical and legislative context surrounding their expansion.

Analyze various viewpoints on the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Interstate Commerce Act. Understand the effects of legislative support and opposition. Examine the implications and outcomes of these laws within historical and economic contexts.