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Discusses the American Continental Congress' adoption of the Articles of Confederation in the 18th century. Arguments about the Articles of Confederation drafted by John Dickinson's Committee; Solution of the Articles of Confederation which led to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787; Ways in which the language of the Articles foreshadows the language of the Constitution drafted by the Convention of 1787.

States that the 93rd Congress of the U.S. will be remembered as one of the authentic congressional reform congresses. Improvement of congressional structure particularly in the House of Representatives; Reassertion of the balance between the executive and legislative branches; Restructuring of the budgetary process; Features of the Impoundment Control Act.