DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Dictionaries, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Current U.S. Department of Defense dictionary of military terms. Includes the Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations and NATO-Only Terms dictionaries.
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
State Freedom of Information Laws
Government, US State and Regional
State Freedom of Information Laws
Directory of links to individual state statutes for open meetings and open records laws. Also provides link to directory of state FOI resources. Organized by the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
DEA.gov / Statistics & Facts
Government, US State and Regional
DEA.gov / Statistics & Facts
Provides data from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on national statistics for drug arrests by year, drug seizures by year and type, and meth lab incidents by year and location, as well as national studies and publications.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Portal do Governo
Government, US State and Regional
Portal do Governo
The website of the Portugese government includes information on the country, the government, the prime minister and their practices. It also provides government forms. The website is in Portugese, but available in English.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
U.S. Government Printing Office — Federal Register
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — Federal Register
“Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
“The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Congressional Calendars
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Congressional Calendars
“The Congressional Calendars collection includes the Calendars of the U.S. House of Representatives and History of Legislation and the Senate Calendar of Business.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
FDsys: GPO’s Federal Digital System
Government, Political Science, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
FDsys: GPO’s Federal Digital System
“GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.” For U.S. government publications, come here!
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–On The Job–Law & Government Documents Libraries; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — Economic Report of the President
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
U.S. Government Printing Office — Economic Report of the President
“The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. It overviews the nation’s economic progress using text and extensive data appendices.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Riddick’s Senate Procedure
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Riddick’s Senate Procedure
“Named after Senate Parliamentarian Emeritus Floyd M. Riddick, this Senate document contains the contemporary precedents and practices of the Senate.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
U.S. Government Printing Office — Public and Private Laws
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
U.S. Government Printing Office — Public and Private Laws
Public and private laws since the 104th Congress.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Congressional Bills
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Congressional Bills
“Congressional bills are legislative proposals from the House of Representatives and Senate within the United States Congress.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
United States Code
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
United States Code
“The United States Code is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
U.S. Government Printing Office — Supreme Court Decisions, 1937 – 1975
Government, Historical Documents, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — Supreme Court Decisions, 1937 – 1975
“The full text of Supreme Court Decisions issued between 1937 and 1975, containing 7,407 Decisions from volumes 300 through 422 of U.S. Reports, has been provided to the U.S. Government Printing Office through efforts of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office — The Compilation of Presidential Documents
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — The Compilation of Presidential Documents
“The Compilation of Presidential Documents collection consists of the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents which are the official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
U.S. Government Printing Office — Core Documents of Our Democracy
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — Core Documents of Our Democracy
Texts of historical and current government documents, including: Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the U.S., Articles of Confederation, Gettysburg Address, Supreme Court Decisions, Economic Indicators, Government Manual, Statistical Abstract of the United States, and the federal budget.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
West Virginia Library Commission – InfoDepot
Government, Libraries, Organizing the Web, State Digital Libraries in the U.S.
West Virginia Library Commission – InfoDepot
Gateway to a variety of electronic resources, including a statewide library catalog, full text periodical articles (EBSCO), Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia and the LearningExpressLibrary, which provides online practice tests.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries By Type–Digital Libraries–State Digital Libraries In The U.S.
Government, Politics & Law – Research & Technology Guides
Blogs, Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Government, Politics & Law – Research & Technology Guides
This site offers a variety of local, state, federal and international government resources. It also includes links to information about Patents & Trademarks, Afro-Americans and the Military, European studies (some divided into regions) and more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Collections – Government Documents Center
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Collections – Government Documents Center
A portal to government documents from throughout American history, hosted by the University of Michigan Government Documents Center.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Ladies Auxiliary VFW
Gender and Sexuality, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Ladies Auxiliary VFW
Members are “wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers, grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters … of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.” Site includes news, a calendar, and information on scholarships, legislative action, and cancer research.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Women
Justice Laws Website
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Justice Laws Website
The national laws of Canada, including consolidated statutes, consolidated regulations, private acts, public statutes, and constitutional laws. Searchable.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada
Kids in the House
US Federal Government
Kids in the House
Take a virtual tour of the capital, learn “What is Congress,” learn “How Laws Are Made”, and find out about some of the art and history related to the United States Capitol.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives; Our World–Our World Virtual Field Trips; Our World–North America–USA–Government; School And Homework Help–Virtual Field Trips; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
Kullen Light – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Government, Travel and Tourism, Travel News, US Federal Government
Kullen Light – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
“This light is one of the most prominent landmarks along the Swedish coastline. Though the present tower dates to 1900, there has been some type of beacon at this site since 1561. Located at the western tip of Kullaberg headland, it is Scandinavia’s most powerful light. Electricity was installed at the station in 1937. Though fully automated in 197 …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Europe Travel & Tourism
International Documents Collection | Northwestern University Library
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
International Documents Collection | Northwestern University Library
Provides a directory to foreign government and intergovernmental organization (IGO) web sites, as well as publications from IGOs and a few other sources.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
Civil Rights Division Initiative to Combat Post-9/11 Discriminatory Backlash
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Civil Rights Division Initiative to Combat Post-9/11 Discriminatory Backlash
This initiative from The United States Department of Justice is an effort to reduce “bias-related assaults, threats, vandalism and arson” on “Arab, Muslim, Sikh, and South-Asian Americans, and those perceived to be members of these groups.” The website provides information about the initiative, how to file a complaint, and other related information …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure addresses legislation related to the Coast Guard, federal emergencies and disasters, flood control, inland waterways, navigation and navigation laws, public and federal buildings, public works like bridges and dams, boats, roads, railroads, aviation, water power, and water pollution.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
Joint Committee on Taxation
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Joint Committee on Taxation
The duties of the Joint Committee are to investigate the operation and effects of internal revenue taxes, investigate measures and methods for the simplification of taxes, make reports to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance, and review any proposed refund or credit and gift taxes in excess of $2,000,000.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Committee on the Budget
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Committee on the Budget
The site of the House of Representatives Committee that holds jurisdiction over legislation related to the establishment and enforcement of the federal budget.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
GOP.gov
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
GOP.gov
The official site of the House Republican Conference features news releases, daily and weekly floor schedules, and other information from Republican members of Congress.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Committee on Ethics
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Committee on Ethics
“The Committee on Standards of Official Conduct has jurisdiction over all bills, resolutions and other matters relating to the Code of Official Conduct.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
Armed Services Committee
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Armed Services Committee
The Armed Services Committee has jurisdiction over legislation related to the Department of Defense, the selective service, interoceanic canals, miltary applications of nuclear energy, and the “pay, promotion, retirement, and other benefits and privileges of members of the armed forces”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, US Federal Government
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
The committee that monitors legislation on education, child labor, school food programs, workers’ compensation, vocational rehabilitation, labor wages and hours, and work incentive programs.
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Education
AgingStats.gov – Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
AgingStats.gov – Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
Collection of statistics on aging from a variety of government agencies.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Senate Republican Conference
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Senate Republican Conference
The SRC assists Republican senators with communicating “their priorities… to their constituents by offering a full range of communications resources, including television and radio capabilities, multimedia and online assistance, graphic design, and Spanish language services.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
National Center for Health Statistics
Government, Public Health, Statistics, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
National Center for Health Statistics
NCHS is the Federal Government’s principal vital and health statistics agency.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Business & Economics–Statistics
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Matters relating to the Archives of the United States, the census and the collection of statistics, Federal Civil Service, municipal affairs of the District of Columbia, and the Postal Service are within the legislative jurisdiction of the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
The Office of the Democratic Whip
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
The Office of the Democratic Whip
The official site of The Whip, the second ranking position among House Democrats, who is charged with mobilizing the party vote and coordinating strategy within the Caucus. Features on this site include statements and speeches of the Whip and editorials on topics including fiscal responsibility and election reform.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The committee that monitors legislation on banks, financial institutions, control of prices of commodities, deposit insurance, economic stabilization and defense production, export and foreign trade promotion, federal monetary policy including the Federal Reserve System, financial aid to commerce and industry, issuance and redemption of notes, publ …
Subject: Business & Economics–Banking; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Science & Technology–Transportation
U.S. Army Military History Institute
US Federal Government
U.S. Army Military History Institute
“MHI serves as the primary research facility for the historical study of the US Army in order to foster a greater understanding of the Army’s role in our nation’s history and in its future.” Includes an extensive collection of military history bibliographies, and links to relevant sites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
U.S. Army Center of Military History
US Federal Government
U.S. Army Center of Military History
This site is an essential starting point for research in American military history. It offers a number of online reference texts and documents, online finding aids for US Army archives, FAQs, links to other relevant sites, and a how-to page for people seeking historical information about American military history.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
U.S. Military Operations
US Federal Government
U.S. Military Operations
Military information and analysis, news articles, weapon systems, links to other relevant sites, and historical background on U.S. military operations historical and current. Full text field and training manuals for U.S. armed forces.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
US Federal Government
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Directory of “names of those lost during the Vietnam Conflict.” Browsable by name and searchable by name, branch of service, hometown and state.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars–Vietnam War; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
African American History and the Civil War
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, United States Culture, US Federal Government
African American History and the Civil War
Contains information about African-Americans in the Civil War as well as a summary of their service throughout American history.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars–Civil War; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
American Women in Uniform, Veterans Too!
Gender and Sexuality, US Federal Government, Women
American Women in Uniform, Veterans Too!
This somewhat cynical but extremely informative site gives a detailed history of women in the military. It breaks the information down by conflict/war and names the famous women involved in each.
Subject: Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Women–Women’s History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
Center for the Study of Intelligence
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Center for the Study of Intelligence
CSI is a governmental organization charged with researching the history of the American intelligence community. Their site includes a variety of online texts and documents, most covering the period of the Cold War.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies
Biographies, US Federal Government
Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies
“The Library of Congress has extensive resources for the study of the United States presidents and first ladies. Frequent requests for presidential portraits inspired Prints and Photographs Division staff to compile this ready reference aid of formal and informal pictures in the division’s custody. The selected images include at least one likeness …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Presidents; Reference–Biographies–Politicians & Rulers; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Library of Congress
US Federal Government
Library of Congress
“The Library of Congress is using the World Wide Web (WWW) to present information about and materials from its collections over the Internet.” It’s also possible to view Internet exhibits that cover American history, get legislative information, access resources for researchers and information professionals, and find out more about the Library of …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries Around The World
USA.gov
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Fellowships, Higher Education, Non-Profit Organizations, Philanthropy and Social Service, Statistics, Student Life, US Federal Government
USA.gov
The U.S. Government’s official web portal providing links to key information for citizens, businesses and nonprofits, government employees and visitors to the U.S. Includes a government agency index and topical list of available resources.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Science & Technology; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America–United States Travel & Tourism; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Seniors; Business & Economics–Non-Profit Organizations; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Education–Higher Education–Financial Aid, Scholarships & Fellowships; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Economic; Money And Work–Consumer Information; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Earth Sciences; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Space; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Biology; Money And Work–Student Aid; Health And Sexuality–Nutrition; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Travel; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
The National Security Archive
Historical Documents, Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
The National Security Archive
“The National Security Archive is an independent non-governmental research institute and library located at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Archive collects and publishes declassified documents acquired through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).” View selected documents at this site on topics ranging from the Cuban Mis …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
National Archive–Our Documents
US Federal Government
National Archive–Our Documents
From the founding fathers to civil rights, see “100 milestone documents” in the history of the United States. View the original documents and transcripts or download free .pdf files (you will need Adobe Acrobat).
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
Hispanic America USA
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Pop Culture, US Federal Government
Hispanic America USA
Highlights the contributions of Hispanics to American and world history. Includes biographies of astronauts, military heroes, athletes, and politicians.
Subject: Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Latin American/Hispanic; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates
Historical Documents, US Federal Government
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates
“A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation consists of a linked set of published congressional records of the United States of America from the Continental Congress through the 43rd Congress, 1774-1875. It includes the Journals of the Continental Congress (1774-89); the Letters of Delegates to Congress (1774-89); the Records of the Federal Convention …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
USPTO Web Patent Databases
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
USPTO Web Patent Databases
“This page is the starting point for the USPTO’s free searchable patent databases, which cover the period from 1 January 1976 to the most recent weekly issue date.” There are both full text and bibliographic databases that can be searched by using boolean operators, patent numbers, or other advanced search features.
Subject: Science & Technology; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
The White House
US Federal Government
The White House
Contains information on the Executive Branch, the First Family, and the history of the White House itself and past inhabitants. Also includes the U.S. Budget, State of the Union addresses, daily updates, photos, videos, audio, and other interactive features.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Presidents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Government’s 50 Greatest Endeavors
US Federal Government
Government’s 50 Greatest Endeavors
“Government????s 50 Greatest Endeavors of the Past Half Century is a project on what the United States federal government tried to do and what it achieved. The project began with a cataloging of major laws passed since World War II, followed by the grouping of these statutes by their objective, and the selection of the top 50 endeavors …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Era–20th Century United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
FindLaw: U.S. Supreme Court Center
US Federal Government
FindLaw: U.S. Supreme Court Center
“An educational resource site dedicated to the United States Constitution and the U.S. Supreme Court… Designed with students and the general public in mind, the FindLaw Constitutional Law Center features an easy-to-read guide that leads visitors through historical documents, biographies, and Supreme Court decisions. Users can browse through the …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
African-Americans in Military History
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, United States Culture, US Federal Government
African-Americans in Military History
A detailed bibliography of print resources on African Americans and their service in the United States Armed Forces.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
Historic Context for the African-American Military Experience
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, United States Culture, US Federal Government
Historic Context for the African-American Military Experience
A lengthy and detailed account of African-American military history and service through the present. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Engineering Research Lab, Champaign, IL (.pdf file, requires Adobe Acrobat reader).
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
Kappler’s Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties
US Federal Government
Kappler’s Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties
Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties, compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler, is a seven volume compilation of U.S. treaties, laws and executive orders pertaining to Native American Indian tribes.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Native American History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
The Oyez Project
Historical Documents, US Federal Government
The Oyez Project
“The OYEZ Project contains many hundreds of hours of audio materials…” and “…dozens of panoramic images of the Supreme Court Building. The Project provides abstracts and other materials for leading cases in constitutional law decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.” Cases are searchable by citation, title, subject or date.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
ThisNation.com
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
ThisNation.com
ThisNation.com offers a free online American government & politics “textbook,” a historical & political documents archive and other resources for students, teachers and those generally interested in “this nation.” The site includes a library of such items as the text of presidential inaugural addresses, important documents in US political histo …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Tiananmen Square, 1989: The Declassified History
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Tiananmen Square, 1989: The Declassified History
A National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book containing documents detailing “U.S. government accounts of the infamous military assault by the Chinese government on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing in June 1989.” The previously classified documents also cover “the student demonstrations in late 1985 and …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–Asian History–Chinese History
DisasterAssistance.gov – Flood
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
DisasterAssistance.gov – Flood
This U.S. government website provides information and a directory to other websites such as the CDC, Red Cross and FEMA for “information and services relating to … disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Southern Sudan 2011
Africa, African History, Government
Southern Sudan 2011
Official referendum results posted by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, the official body responsible for the 2011 referendum on independence for southern Sudan.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission
Africa, African History, Government
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission
This is the official website of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission (SSRC), available in English and Arabic. The SSRC organized the voting in north and south Sudan, and in eight countries worldwide with significant populations of southern Sudanese expatriates. The website details the formation and role of the SSRC, it’s members, goals and how …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Office of the Governor – Wisconsin
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Office of the Governor – Wisconsin
Read Governor Walker’s official position regarding his budget proposal and the protests it has generated at this official website for the governor of Wisconsin.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Wisconsin: News and videos about Wisconsin – CNN.com
Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, News and Current Events, Television, US Federal Government
Wisconsin: News and videos about Wisconsin – CNN.com
Find the latest news on the controversy in Wisconsin at this CNN page dedicated to covering the story from all angles. The page has links to background stories as well as the latest news.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation; Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace–Labor Unions; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional; Reference–News & Current Events–Television & Radio News
Europa – The Official Website of the European Union
Government, US State and Regional
Europa – The Official Website of the European Union
Learn about the European Union (EU) and find links to additional information from the official website for the EU.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Regional & Country Information–Europe
Congressional Record
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Congressional Record
The official record of the United States Congress is published daily when the House of Representatives and Senate are in session. The database contains the Congressional Record from 1994 to the present.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
National Contact Center of the Federal Citizen Information Center
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
National Contact Center of the Federal Citizen Information Center
A US government site that leads to other commonly requested federal government sites. Contains links to Frequently Asked Questions, consumer help, federal phone numbers and kids.gov, the kids’ portal for the U.S. government.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
House Committee on Appropriations
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
House Committee on Appropriations
The House committee whose jurisdiction is over the spending of public funds. This committee reviews bills and joint resolutions reported by other committees that provide new entitlement.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
United States Code
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
United States Code
An electronic version of the United States Code (USC) generated from the most recent publication made available by the US House of Representatives. Provides searching capabilities on Title and Section of the USC and a popular names table for finding laws by their more common names.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
DisasterAssistance.gov
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
DisasterAssistance.gov
“Provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster.” A joint website by 17 federal agencies that includes online federal disaster relief applications, as well as information on what to do during major domestic and foreign disasters, including floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, volca …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Committee on Ways and Means
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Committee on Ways and Means
The House Committee on Ways and Means has jurisdiction over legislation related to customs, trade agreements, revenue measures, debt of the United States, public monies, transportation of dutiable goods, tax exempt foundations and charitable trusts, and national Social Security.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
LawCrawler
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
LawCrawler
“A search tool specifically designed for legal research. The LawCrawler is powered by AltaVista(tm) Search and enables researchers to focus their searches on legal information and within particular domains.” Separate search engines are available for “USA & World”, “USA & Circuit Courts”, California, “Other US States”, and “Other Countries”.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Contains opinions and cases of the Fourth Court of Appeals decided from 1996, searchable by case number, case name, keyword or date posted.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
Nelson Education – Political Science Discipline Home Page
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Nelson Education – Political Science Discipline Home Page
Government and political science information for Canada and United States. Contains the Canadian Politics on the Web page where “you will find annotated links to literally hundreds of sites on the Internet that can help you with your research on Canadian politics and government. Many connections are provided to full-text documents as well as to u …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada
Nolo’s Legal Dictionary
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Nolo’s Legal Dictionary
Nolo’s Legal Glossary offers definitions for more than one thousand legal terms in plain English. The site is updated regularly with new words added each month. Terms can be accessed by by topic, keyword search, or alphabetical browsing.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Defense Budget Resources 2011 – Project on Defense Alternatives
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Defense Budget Resources 2011 – Project on Defense Alternatives
This website, maintained by the Project on Defense Alternatives, offers analysis, criticism and opinion of Department of Defense spending.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology
Disabilities, Entrepreneurship, Government, Health Care Issues, Learning Disabilities, US Federal Government
Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology
Formerly the Swedish Handicap Institute, the SIAT works to provide access to well-functioning assistive technology that will improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. It works to stimulate research, analyze needs and encourage the testing of assistive technology by providing information and training to professionals in such technol …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Health & Medical Sciences–Health Care Issues; Regional & Country Information–Europe–Scandinavia; Health & Medical Sciences–Disabilities
Federal Courts Law Review
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Federal Courts Law Review
Articles are from scholars, judges and distinguished practitioners. The editorial board, composed primarily of United States Magistrate Judges and law school professors. Publication of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
U.S. Courts
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Courts
Has links to all circuit courts of appeal, including D.C. and U.S. Bankruptcy courts of appeal, as well as state District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts within each circuit.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Includes links to opinions issued by this court, and biographical information on Federal Courts and Federal Judges.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
U.S. Courts: Federal Judiciary Homepage
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Courts: Federal Judiciary Homepage
Homepage for the Federal Judiciary, with links to the Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, Bankruptcy, and District Courts.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
The Third Branch
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
The Third Branch
Newsletter of the federal courts.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
“The Committee on Government Reform has existed in varying forms since 1816. It first appeared as the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments.” Currently the committee reviews issues related to the Federal civil service, federal employment, the District of Columbia municipal affairs, government management, federal holidays, nationa …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
Democratic Policy Committee
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Democratic Policy Committee
“The Democratic Policy Committee (DPC) is the policy and research arm of Senate Democrats. Established by an Act of Congress in 1947, the DPC serves as a centralized source of information for all Senate Democratic offices and helps promote Democratic policies through hearings, special events, publications, and graphics services.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
House Journal
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Journal
“The Journal is a record of the proceedings of each legislative day in the House. The Journal–and not the Congressional Record–is the official record of the proceedings of the House.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
LII/Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
LII/Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection
Lists United States Supreme Court decisions since 1990, which are searchable by topic, author, party name or date. The decisions are arranged chronologically. Also includes a selected collection of historic decisions (e.g. Roe v. Wade) and “information about the court itself” such as biographies of the justices and the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
Economic Indicators
Government, Statistics, US State and Regional
Economic Indicators
Compilations of economic indicators for the United States. Includes such indicators as Gross Domestic Project, employment and wage statistics, productivity measures, prices, money and security markets. Also includes some international economic statistics. Indicators are available monthly from 1995 to the present. Searchable.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Business & Economics–Statistics
The Federal Judiciary Homepage
US Federal Government
The Federal Judiciary Homepage
“The purpose of this site is to function as a clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
HG.org Worldwide Legal Directories
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
HG.org Worldwide Legal Directories
Web directory – HG.org “is the largest and only comprehensive legal site with over 20,000 original pages and more than 70,000 links.” Includes information on and links to legal organizations including world governments, practice areas, “doing business” guides, and reference materials.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative
Disabilities, Entrepreneurship, Government, Learning Disabilities, US Federal Government
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative
Information for disabled veteran small business owners seeking federal government business opportunities. Links to websites and instructions on getting listed with the Federal Supply Service and navigating the contracting process.
Subject: Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship–Entrepreneurs With Disabilities; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Regulations.gov
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Regulations.gov
“Regulations.gov is the U.S. Government web site that makes it easier for you to participate in Federal rulemaking – an essential part of the American democratic process. On this site, you can find, review, and submit comments on Federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the Government???s legal newspaper.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
The Federal Judiciary’s centralized registration center. Provides electronic access to case and docket information for U.S. District, Bankruptcy and Appellate court records.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
U.S. Department of Defense
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Department of Defense
This website is the main site for the United States Department of Defense. It includes news related to the Dept. of Defense and links to the agencies and military areas (Army, Navy Airforce, etc.) and currently a section on the War on Terror.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Defenses And Security; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
HouseDemocrats.gov
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
HouseDemocrats.gov
A Democratic party site with a glossary of government terminology, features on House members, state-by-state reports on the environment, agriculture, education, and homeland security. Positions on issues including prescription drug coverage, national security, and funding public education are also presented.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
Features public disclosures, art and history of the House of Representatives, descriptions of the Clerk’s duties, as well as information about committees, legislation, and the House Library.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
DefenseLINK
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
DefenseLINK
Daily online U.S. national defense news, including articles and photos on military systems.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Emergency Preparedness Today
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Emergency Preparedness Today
A blog dedicated to emergency management and preparedness and public safety. Issues include articles about school safety, communications interoperability, hospital preparedness, hazard assessments and more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs
African Americans in the United States Army
Government, US State and Regional
African Americans in the United States Army
Contains a timeline outlining black soldiers’ service in the United States Armed Forces from the Revolutionary War to today. Includes profiles of black soldiers who have made significant contributions to the United States Army.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History
The United States Army Homepage
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
The United States Army Homepage
This official homepage of the United State Army contains news, videos, job and enlistment information, divided into different regions of the world, information about life in the army and military history, reference and FAQs.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NATO consists of 19 member nations (as of 12 March, 1999) that cooperate in their mutual defense. “Today, following the end of the Cold War and of the division of Europe, the Alliance has been restructured to enable it to participate in the development of cooperative security structures for the whole of Europe. It has also transformed its politica …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
United Nations
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
United Nations
“The United Nations is an organization of sovereign nations. It provides the machinery to help find solutions to international problems or disputes, and to deal with pressing concerns that face people everywhere. It does not legislate like a national parliament. But in the meeting rooms and corridors of the UN, representatives of almost all countri …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups–United Nations; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Bluejacket.com: U.S. Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard History
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Bluejacket.com: U.S. Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard History
This site features essays, pictures, transcriptions of print sources, and graphics regarding the history of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. It also has a comprehensive set of links of interest to historians, veterans, and hobbyists.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Naval Historical Center
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Naval Historical Center
“The Naval Historical Center is the official history program of the Department of the Navy. Its lineage dates back to 1800 with the founding of the Navy Department Library by President John Adams. The Center now includes a museum, art gallery, research library, archives, and curator as well as research and writing programs. The Center’s origins for …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Science & Technology–Transportation–Water; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Governments on the WWW
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Governments on the WWW
“Comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the World Wide Web: parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations, central banks, multi-national organisations etc. Includes also political parties. Online since June 1995. Contains more than 10000 entries from more than 200 countries …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government
Federation of American Scientists – Nuclear Resources
Engineering, Government, US State and Regional
Federation of American Scientists – Nuclear Resources
This site offers a comprehensive listing of information pertaining to nuclear weapons and issues of arms control. There is a detailed guide to countries with nuclear weaponr capabilities including graphical representations., nuclear weapon FAQ’s, a page devoted to intelligence findings on nuclear threats, news archives of over 30 countries as well …
Subject: Science & Technology–Engineering; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
United States Senate
US Federal Government
United States Senate
Get to know what’s happening in the United States Senate. You can find out about bills that are pending, who your senators are and their e-mail addresses, and some trivia as well. You can also get some background information on the institution of the Senate.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
American Law Sources On-line
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
American Law Sources On-line
A collection of free legal resources for the United States (both federal and individual states), Canada, and Mexico. The documents include codes, cases, constitutions, and legislation. Many of the documents are searchable and/or browsable. Some documents, such as municipal codes, are available on the city and county level.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
C-Span Congressional Information Center
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
C-Span Congressional Information Center
This C-SPAN site allows you to search for your elected officials, and get information on important issues, recent votes, and current legislation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
All Law
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
All Law
A commercial directory of lawyers, listed by geographic range and practice area. Provides access to commercial legal forms such as forms for filing for a divorce or bankruptcy, and links to federal, state and local law resources.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Lawyers.com
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Lawyers.com
Free service to help individuals and small businesses make informed legal choices with “profiles of 1 million lawyers and law firms worldwide.” Tips on selecting, meeting and working with attorneys. Explains legal topics,legal terms, and provides links to other legal resources on the internet.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Municipal Codes Online
Government, US State and Regional
Municipal Codes Online
A directory of city and county codes by state that are “available for unrestricted searching on the World Wide Web.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Why is the Colonel Called “Kernal”? The Origin of the Ranks and Rank Insignia Now Used by the United States Armed Forces
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Why is the Colonel Called “Kernal”? The Origin of the Ranks and Rank Insignia Now Used by the United States Armed Forces
This short book from the Sacramento Air Logistics Center Office of History provides both word and historical origins for the rank used in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Open Secrets Interactive
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Open Secrets Interactive
“You can look up a detailed financial profile of your own Senators and representatives in Congress, showing exactly which industries and interest groups contributed to their 1996 campaigns, and even which states and metro areas were their richest sources of campaign cash.” Browsable by state.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
EPA: Unites States Environmental Protection Agency
Government, Law, Statistics, United States, US Federal Government
EPA: Unites States Environmental Protection Agency
This agency directs “environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts.” Find United States environmental news and events; projects and programs; laws and regulations; publications; resources for kids, students, and teachers; and children’s health.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
C++ Programming Language Tutorials
Computers and Internet, Government, Internet, Programming, System Administration, US Federal Government
C++ Programming Language Tutorials
Series of tutorials for learning C++.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–C++
Center For Public Integrity
Industry, US Federal Government, Utilities
Center For Public Integrity
The goal of the consortium of investigative journalists is to make “institutional power more transparent and accountable”. Provides articles and long-term investigation information about U.S. government and other issues affecting the nation. The “Well Connected” section provides information on the broadcast industry, including ownership info.
Subject: Business & Economics–Industry–Publishing & Media; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Open CRS: Congressional Research Reports For the People
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Open CRS: Congressional Research Reports For the People
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Think Tanks
Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
The Bureau publishes print and electronic materials in a variety of languages for information outreach to U.S. embassies and consulates in over 140 countries. Its Digital Outreach team counters misinformation about the United States that appears on foreign media websites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Joint Electonic Library
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Joint Electonic Library
Promotes joint doctrine awareness and manages the development of joint doctrines to improve joint, interagency, and multinational interoperability and to enhance Commander in Chief (CINC) warfighting capabilities.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
NARA US Electoral College
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
NARA US Electoral College
This federal website answers user questions about voting, electing the president, and the electoral college.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
The United States Code
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
The United States Code
Know the law! Published online through the Office of the Law Revision Council, the U.S. Code is “a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.” Updates are added when they become law, and all recent changes to the code can be seen as well.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
SCOTUSBlog
Government, Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
SCOTUSBlog
Blog from Goldstein & Howe, P.C., the only law firm in the United States that is principally devoted Supreme Court litigations. Provides expert analysis of recent federal and supreme court cases (SCOTUS being, of course, the Supreme Court Of The United States).
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
Europa: Gateway to the European Union
Government, US State and Regional
Europa: Gateway to the European Union
???Up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration.??? Consult current legislation, access websites of EU institutions and find out about European Union policies.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Diagnosing the Problem
Automobiles, Consumer Issues and Services, Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Road, US Federal Government
Diagnosing the Problem
Browse over a chart from General Motors covering symptoms of common car problems. Helps to users to explain problems more productively to auto mechanics.
Subject: Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services–Automobiles; Science & Technology–Transportation–Road–Vehicles–Automobiles
CREW: Citizens for Responsibilty and Ethics in Washington
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
CREW: Citizens for Responsibilty and Ethics in Washington
“Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington targets government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests.” Press releases, blogs and tiplines revolving around politicians in Washington.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science
The Official Site for Tourism in Cambodia
Asia, Government, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
The Official Site for Tourism in Cambodia
This website contains all of the information that travelers need to plan a trip to Cambodia, including information about history, foreign embassies and events around the country.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Asia–Cambodia–Cambodia Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Asia Travel & Tourism
All Things Political
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
All Things Political
This directory guides users to the government homepages of cities, counties and states. It also provides links to local government agencies and associations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Local Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
LegiStorm
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
LegiStorm
Provides the names, titles and salaries of all the staff members employed by each US Representative and Senator. In addition it provides lists of those employed by committees and administrative offices. You can also find information about state government salaries as well.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
ECS StateNotes
Education, Government, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
ECS StateNotes
Provided by the Education Commission of the States, this site is a portal to the administrative statutes, codes and policies for all 50 states.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
State Policies for Charter Schools
Education, Government, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
State Policies for Charter Schools
Provided by the Education Commission of the States, this site is a database of the charter school policies in the states that allow these schools.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
BookRags.com
Arts and Humanities, Blogs, Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Literature, Political Science, Religion and Theology
BookRags.com
BookRags.com provides free classical study guides, book notes, eBooks and essays. It covers the subject areas of English, History, and Math & Science in an easily-searchable format.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Criticism
US Patent and Trademark Office Home Page
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
US Patent and Trademark Office Home Page
“Home page for the United States Patent & Trademark Office. A resource for all those seeking information about submitting patent or trademark applications, and searching for patents or trademarks. Includes links to other industrial offices around the world. Includes a catalog of information products and services and a list of the 80 Patent …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
IPL Pathfinder on Internet Law
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
IPL Pathfinder on Internet Law
“This pathfinder treats the law of or about the Internet, as opposed to law or legal-research sources available through the Internet.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII)
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII)
“Free, independent and non-profit access to worldwide law” and offers “501 databases from 55 countries including 21 international databases in collaboration with members of the Free Access to Law Movement.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
“The Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) is a database of laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and other complementary legal sources contributed by governmental agencies and international organizations. These GLIN members contribute the official full texts of published documents to the database in their original language. Each document is acc …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Municipal Code Corporation
Government, US State and Regional
Municipal Code Corporation
Collection consisting mostly of local government Codes of Ordinances from around the United States. Can browse by location.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, South America, South American Social Life and Customs, US Federal Government
Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo
Homepage of the Argentine Secretariat of Tourism. Includes general information, attractions, tourist services, national parks, and travel agencies. Site is in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South America Travel & Tourism
Federal Communications Commission
Government, Program Listings, Television, US Federal Government
Federal Communications Commission
“The mission of this independent government agency is to encourage competition in all communications markets and to protect the public interest. In response to direction from the Congress, the FCC develops and implements policy concerning interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable” Searchable site i …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Television; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Entertainment & Leisure–Radio
Workpermit.com
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Workpermit.com
Work permit, work visa, immigration and naturalization services for UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US and other countries
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Joint Economic Committee
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Joint Economic Committee
“The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) was created when Congress passed the Employment Act of 1946. Under this Act, Congress established two advisory panels: the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) and the Joint Economic Committee. Their primary tasks are to review economic conditions and to recommend improvements in economic policy.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Business & Economics–Economics
Office of Compliance, U.S. Congress
Government, Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, US Federal Government
Office of Compliance, U.S. Congress
“The Office of Compliance advances safety, health, and workplace rights in the U.S. Congress and the Legislative Branch. Established as an independent agency by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, the Office educates employees and employing offices about their rights and responsibilities under the Act, provides an impartial dispute resolu …
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies
Public Participation in Rulemaking
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Public Participation in Rulemaking
“This list of Federal agency web sites, gathered from Rule or Proposed Rule documents that appeared in the Federal Register, is presented as a guide to electronic rulemaking initiatives. Most of these sites offer the text of Proposed and Final Rules, along with other regulatory information, and some enable the public to comment online.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Joint Committee on Printing
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Joint Committee on Printing
“The principal purpose of the Joint Committee on Printing is to oversee the functions of the Government Printing Office and general printing procedures of the Federal Government.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
United States Botanic Garden
Home and Garden, Specific Plants and Gardening Techniques, US Federal Government
United States Botanic Garden
“The United States Botanic Garden traces its beginning to 1816, when the constitution of the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, D.C., proposed the creation of a botanic garden to collect, grow, and distribute plants of this and other countries that might contribute to the welfare of the American people.” Toda …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Home & Garden–Specific Plants & Gardening Techniques; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies; Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Plant Biology (Botany)
Immigration Statistics
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
Immigration Statistics
Statistical and other information about: illegal immigrants, refugees, asylees, tourists, H-1B workers, naturalization, immigration enforcement, immigrant population estimate.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
National Security Archive ??? Freedom of Information Act Requests
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
National Security Archive ??? Freedom of Information Act Requests
The National Security Archive provides the basics on FOIA, making FOIA requests, and how to make the best use of FOIA requests. This is a good starting place when you are ready to make a request, because this site is not connected to any particular government agency.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
FOIA Principle Contact Information for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
FOIA Principle Contact Information for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
This webpage provides information including the name, department, address and phone number for all of the principle FOIA contacts at each department or agency.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
FOIA Web Sites for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
FOIA Web Sites for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
The links on this page, provided by the Department of Justice, go directly to the FOIA section of the listed department or agencies web site. Each department or agency lists slightly different information ranging from its own FOIA policy to necessary contact information, to a reading room of materials made public by a FOIA request.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
The Open Government Guide
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Open Government Guide
The Open Government Guide, published by the Reporters’ Committee for Freedom of the Press, is a complete compendium of information on every state’s open records and open meetings laws. Each state’s section is arranged according to a standard outline, making it easy to compare laws in various states.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Stennis Center for Public Service
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Fellowships, Higher Education, Student Life, US Federal Government
Stennis Center for Public Service
“The Stennis Center for Public Service is a federal, legislative branch agency created by Congress in 1988 to promote and strengthen public service leadership in America. Programs of the Stennis Center are funded through an endowment plus private contributions from foundations and corporations. The Stennis Center???s mandate is to attract young pe …
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Financial Aid, Scholarships & Fellowships; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies
Federal Magistrates Judges Association
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Federal Magistrates Judges Association
Links and general information about the federal courts. Some content password-accessible only, for federal judges.
Contains references to law reviews and articles.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Freedom of Information Clearinghouse
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Freedom of Information Clearinghouse
The FOI Clearinghouse, provided by Public Citizen, a national non-profit public interest organization, is a web site that contains an introduction to FOIA, information on making requests, and legal research and litigation resources. Public Citizen focuses its efforts on fighting government secrecy, and since 1972 has been involved in more FOIA lit …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Citizen???s Guide to FOIA
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Citizen???s Guide to FOIA
This report by the Committee on Government Reform provides a guide both to FOIA, and to the closely linked Privacy Act of 1974. This report discusses the scope of each act, under which circumstances to use each Act, and how to use the Acts. This is the 2003 version of the guide, and in the future a new version may become available. If a new versi …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Journal of the Supreme Court
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Journal of the Supreme Court
The official minutes of the Supreme Court, published chronologically each day the Court issues or orders an opinion.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
United States Reports
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
United States Reports
The final version of the Court’s opinions, covering from 1991-present online. Provides full text, from cover to index, of the bound volumes, starting with vol. 502.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Federal Judicial Center
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Federal Judicial Center
Has biographies about justices, historical and educational materials about the Supreme Court. Established by Congress in 1967.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Where to Obtain Supreme Court Opinions
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Where to Obtain Supreme Court Opinions
Document telling where to find Supreme Court opinions on the web, in print format, and microfilm. Updated annually by Supreme Court staff.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
The Senate committee whose jurisdiction is over administration of the Senate Office Buildings, Senate rules and regulations, credentials and qualifications of Members of the Senate, contested elections, federal elections, the Government Printing Office, the Congressional Record, Presidential succession, the purchase of books and manuscripts and ere …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Small Business
Entrepreneurship, US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Small Business
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship reports on matters related to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and problems of American small business enterprises.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
This committee reviews legislative measures relating to education, labor, health, and public welfare, aging, agricultural colleges, arts and humanities, biomedical research and development, child labor, convict labor, domestic activities of the American National Red Cross, equal employment opportunity, Gallaudet College, Howard University, and Sain …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs conducts studies of “any and all matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of Indians, including but not limited to, Indian land management and trust responsibilities, Indian education, health, special services, and loan programs, and Indian claims against the United States.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Areas of jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary include apportionment of Representatives, bankruptcy, mutiny, espionage, & counterfeiting, civil liberties, constitutional amendments, federal courts & judges, governmental information, holidays & celebrations, immigration & naturalization, interstate compacts, judicial proceedings, loc …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The “Jurisdiction of the Full Committee includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for: National Energy Policy, including international energy affairs and emergency preparedness; nuclear waste policy; privatization of federal assets; territorial policy (including changes in status and issues affecting Antartica); Native Hawaiian matters.” …
Subject: Science & Technology–Energy; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology–Forestry; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
US Federal Government
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reviews proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to topics including the Coast Guard, coastal zone management, communications, highway safety, inland waterways, interstate commerce, marine and ocean navigation, marine fisheries, Merchant marin …
Subject: Science & Technology; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Science & Technology–Transportation; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Meteorology/Climatology
Senate Committtee on Finance
Classics, Finance, Government, Personal Finance, Philosophy, US Federal Government
Senate Committtee on Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing proposed legislation including the following subjects: the bonded debt of the United States, customs, ports of entry, the deposit of public moneys, health programs under the Social Security Act, social security, revenue measures, tariffs and import quotas, and the transportation of dutiable goods.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Business & Economics–Finance
Senate Committee on the Budget
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on the Budget
“Along with the House Budget Committee, [the Senate Budget Committee] is responsible for drafting Congress’ annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government. In addition, the Budget Committee has jurisdiction over the operation of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Law, Road, United States, US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Areas of oversight for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works include legislative responsibility for the development of an interstate highway system, flood control and navigation projects and the “responsibility for creating new laws to achieve air and water pollution control, rural and community economic development, and relief from …
Subject: Science & Technology–Transportation–Road; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Environmental Law; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Areas of jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations include acquisition of land and buildings for embassies, the international activities of the American National Red Cross, international aspects of nuclear energy, the International Monetary Fund, intervention abroad and declarations of war, the protection of United States citizens a …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Armed Services
US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Armed Services
The Senate Committee on Armed Services has jurisdiction over legislation related to aeronautical and space activities; the common defense; the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force; the Panama Canal; military research and development; national security aspects of nuclear e …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Appropriations
The Senate Committee on Appropriations “writes the legislation that allocates federal funds to the numerous government agencies, departments, and organizations on an annual basis.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
Nutrition and Diet, US Federal Government, Vitamins and Minerals
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
“Jurisdiction over legislation on foreign agricultural trade; foreign market development; agriculture product promotion and domestic marketing programs; oversight of international commodity agreements and export controls on agricultural commodities; foreign assistance programs and Food for Peace; marketing orders; inspection and certifica …
Subject: Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
U.S. Senate Democratic Leadership Committees
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
U.S. Senate Democratic Leadership Committees
Features a resource center with current floor charts, fact sheets, and other materials used by Democratic Senators. Also includes press releases and other news from the Democratic Party.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Republican-oriented view of Senate races, election results, conservative issues, political links and how to get involved in Republican politics. Website presents news and information on local and national races from a Republican perspective, and encourages individual participation in the political process.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC)
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC)
“RPC prepares a Legislative Notice for every major bill awaiting Senate Floor action that includes a summary of the bill provisions, related background information and anticipated amendments. The notices are placed on each GOP Senator’s desk on the Senate floor and delivered to each Senate Republican office.” The site also includes policy papers th …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
“The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs reviews veterans’ programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, lif …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on Rules
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Rules
“The Rules Committee has jurisdiction over the standing rules of the House, changes in House rules, and the congressional budget process.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on the Judiciary
“A standing Committee on the Judiciary was established by the House of Representatives on June 3, 1813 to consider legislation relating to judicial proceedings. Since then, the scope of the committee???s concern has expanded to include not only civil and criminal judicial proceedings and Federal courts and judges, but also issues relating to bankru …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Terrorism
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure addresses legislation related to the Coast Guard, federal emergencies and disasters, flood control, inland waterways, navigation and navigation laws, public and federal buildings, public works like bridges and dams, boats, roads, railroads, aviation, water power, and water pollution.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Science & Technology–Transportation
House Committee on Resources
Hunting and Fishing, Law, Outdoor Recreation, US Federal Government
House Committee on Resources
The House Committee on Resources encompasses issues relating to fisheries, wildlife, forest reserves, national parks, public lands, land grants, geological surveys, irrigation, Native Americans, minerals, mining, oceanography, petroleum conservation, and the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Environmental Law; Entertainment & Leisure–Outdoor Recreation–Hunting & Fishing
House Committee on Small Business
Entrepreneurship, US Federal Government
House Committee on Small Business
“The House Permament Select Committee on Small Business was created just days before war broke out in 1941 to help small businesses participate in the federal defense production program. Since then, the House Committee on Small Business has engaged in expanding the participation of the entrepreneur and small business owner in the great American mar …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Committee on House Administration
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Committee on House Administration
The Committee on House Administration was created by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. Its jurisdiction includes the House of Reprepresentatives salaries, expenses, and accounts, management of Library of Congress, management of Smithsonian Institution, office space assignment, elections, monitoring of campaign contributi …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on International Relations
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
House Committee on International Relations
This is the House Committee with jurisdiction over matters including relations with foreign nations, embassies, national border lines, exports, foreign loans, international conferences, international education, declarations of war, the American National Red Cross, and the United Nations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War
The Freedom of Information Act
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Freedom of Information Act
The Department of Justice provides the full-text of the Freedom of Information Act after the most recent amendments in 2002.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
House Committee on Financial Services
Economics, Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
House Committee on Financial Services
The House Committee on Financial Services is responsible for addressing legislation covering banks, banking, economic stabilization, insurance, international finance, money, credit, private and public housing, securities and exchanges, and urban development.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics–Economics
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Home and Garden, Specific Plants and Gardening Techniques, US Federal Government
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest legislative standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Its jurisdictions include biomedical research and development, consumer affairs and protection, health, interstate and foreign commerce, energy resource exploration, pricing, production, and regulation, energy conservation …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Home & Garden–Home Energy Efficiency
House Committee on Agriculture
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Agriculture
The committee in the House of Representatives that addresses legislation related to agriculture, the animal industry, farm credit and security, forestry, human nutrition, rural development, and water conservation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Business & Economics–Agribusiness
Uniform Crime Reports
Government, Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
Uniform Crime Reports
“The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program was conceived in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to meet a need for reliable, uniform crime statistics for the nation. Several annual statistical publications, such as the comprehensive Crime in the United States , are produced from …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
The Office of Immigration Statistics- Published Reports
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
The Office of Immigration Statistics- Published Reports
The Office of Immigration Statistics publishes statistical information about “foreign nationals who enter or attempt to enter the United States for temporary or permanent residence through a variety of status categories, as well as subsequent actions such as apprehension, removal, or naturalization.” The published reports are arranged by subject m …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Rules and Precedents of the House
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Rules and Precedents of the House
Ever wondered what the Speaker of the House does? This site outlines the roles of the Speaker, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Chaplain and explains the procedures used in the House for voting. Also included are sections on the general order and priority of business in the House and the official Code of Conduct.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
The Office of the House Majority Whip
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Office of the House Majority Whip
The site of the second ranking House Republican. Icluded are the Whip Notice, which is a weekly listing of bills expected to be considered in the upcoming week and the Whipping Post, a listing of bills expected to be considered in a given day.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
The Office of the House Majority Leader
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Office of the House Majority Leader
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
House Democratic Leader
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Democratic Leader
Official site of the House Democratic Leader available in English and Spanish. It includes a Legislative calendar and position statements and articles on homeland security, the economy, health care, and education.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Congressional District Maps
Geography, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Congressional District Maps
Maps of congressional district boundaries for the most current session of Congress. “Designed for easy reference, they show the Congressional District overlaid on top of State and county boundaries along with interstate and US highways, selected streams and water bodies, and major cities.” View and print maps by state, or by individual district.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Consumer Price Index
Automobiles, Consumer Issues and Services, Government, Statistics
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) program produces data on the prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. Get current and archived news releases (back to 1994) plus detailed CPI statistics.
Subject: Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Transportation Reports from the Economic Census
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
Transportation Reports from the Economic Census
Statistics from the Economic Census, including transportation and warehousing, commodity flow, and vehicle inventory and use.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
SOI Tax Stats – Statistics of Income
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
SOI Tax Stats – Statistics of Income
Describes the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Statistics of Income (SOI) program. Covers SOI careers, products and services, studies, FedStats, and other information.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Economic Research Service
Government, Statistics, US State and Regional
Economic Research Service
“The Economic Research Service (ERS) is the main source of economic information and research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ERS research informs and enhances public and private decisionmaking on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development.” Includes statistics on the economics of food …
Subject: Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Government, Statistics, US State and Regional
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Database from the National Agriculture Statistics Service that allows users to search for US, state, county and territory data on crops, livestock, and farms by census years.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
USDA Agriculture Fact Book (2000)
Government, US State and Regional
USDA Agriculture Fact Book (2000)
Publication from the USDA focusing on information about agriculture in the United States, including what Americans eat, the structure of US Agriculture, farms in America, statistics on rural America, and more. This is the most recent edition available electronically.
Subject: Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Privacy International
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Privacy International
Based in London, with an office in Washington DC, Privacy International conducts research on privacy issues worldwide. At this site, visitors can read current news and information on foreign and domestic privacy issues.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Parliament of Australia
Government, US State and Regional
Parliament of Australia
Find out about the Senate and House of Representatives, committees, publications, “This Week in Parliament,” and more at the official website of the Australian Parliament.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
Embassies Worldwide
Government, US State and Regional
Embassies Worldwide
This site contains links to the Web sites of foreign embassies for over 70 countries worldwide.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Political Database of the Americas
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Political Database of the Americas
Political Database for the Americas “provides documentary and statistical political information for the countries in both North America and South America.” Data includes constitutions, electoral laws, legislative and executive branch information and election statistics.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Regional & Country Information–North America; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science
Social Security Online
Government, Social Issues and Social Welfare, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Social Security Online
This site tells you all you need to know about Social Security Administration in the United States. There are social security forms, frequently asked questions and information about how to contact the administration. There is also an option for viewing the site in Spanish.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Seniors
International Constitutional Law
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
International Constitutional Law
The International Constitutional Law site provides constitutional documents and background information on over 120 countries and (non-)governmental organizations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
U.S. Department of State Background Notes Archives
Government, US State and Regional
U.S. Department of State Background Notes Archives
Background Notes is an official United States Government publication which profiles countries and organizations of the world. This site is an archive of a past version of resource. It was last updated in 2001.
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
The Political Graveyard
Biographies, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Political Graveyard
Amazing directory of over 119,000 former United States Presidents, Congressmen, Cabinet members, federal judges and other national and local political figures giving the location of their final resting place. Numerous entry points: alphabetical, by state or office, by birth or death date, geographic locations, and many others.
Subject: Reference–Biographies–Politicians & Rulers; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
U.S. Business Advisor
Business Administration and Management, Government, US Federal Government, Women and Minority-owned Business
U.S. Business Advisor
“The U.S. Business Advisor exists to provide business with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions.” Sections available include: Common Questions, How-to and News. Searchable.
Subject: Business & Economics–Business Administration & Management; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Government, US State and Regional
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Includes information about and documents from OSCE and links to official sites of member states.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Film Underground
Film Making, Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Movies, Political Science, Screenwriting
Film Underground
A favorite site among independant filmmakers. Contains articles and information for every stage of the filmmaking process. Staff of the site answer questions and assist filmmakers with referrals. It also facilitates networking between filmmakers and the movie industry.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Movies–Film Making
Justice Information Sharing
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Justice Information Sharing
“The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Information Technology (IT) Initiatives Web site is an Internet-based resource that enables justice practitioners at all levels of government to access timely and useful information from information sharing and technology integration processes, initiatives, and technological developments. The Web site provides …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
Canada Post Corporation
Government, US State and Regional
Canada Post Corporation
Canada Post is Canada’s primary postal operator. This is a full-service site where one can mail letters, look up postage rates, buy postage, stamps, and supplies, track and ship packages, and find zip code information.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada
U.S. Department of Treasury
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Department of Treasury
This official site of the federal Treasury Department provides pages for the IRS, Federal Income Tax, Treasury Forms, Treasury Securities, Savings Bonds, Secret Service, Seized Property Auctions, Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Frequently Asked Questions.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
The Canadian Navy
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
The Canadian Navy
“The mission of this website is to promote the history, heritage, and potential of the Canadian Navy by publishing photos, information and articles that tell the entire story of the Canadian Navy since 1910.” The site includes descriptions of Canadian naval ships, Canadian war posters, Canadian Navy badges, the RCN on D-Day, Customs and Traditions …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Commerce and Trade, Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) web site covers all aspects of currency and postage stamps. This web site is designed to be an easy to use resource for information on security documents.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics–Commerce & Trade
Voter Information Services
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Voter Information Services
Evaluations of individual congresspeople and senators from the viewpoint of a large number of disparate organizations, based on several key votes.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
Federal Aviation Regulations
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Federal Aviation Regulations
Searchable, full text of FAA and relevant NTSB regulations in HTML format. Arranged by subchapter and part.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Science & Technology–Transportation–Air
Governments on the WWW: Russian Federation
Government, US State and Regional
Governments on the WWW: Russian Federation
An extensive collection of links to Russian government websites, as well as regional resources. Many of these sites are written in Russian with links for English translations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
Andy Holt Virtual Library
Arts and Humanities, Government, Religion and Theology, Science and Technology News, US Federal Government
Andy Holt Virtual Library
“The Andy Holt Virtual Library is principally a concept library, with a focus on the Humanities and Fine Arts. Though open to the public, it is designed to serve the learning communities within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of Tennessee-Martin … Appropriately, we are linked in key places to parallel physical and virtua …
Subject: Arts & Humanities
The Courier News
Government, Illinois, Law, Government and Political Science, US Federal Government, Wood Dale
The Courier News
Subject: United States–Illinois–Elgin; United States–Illinois
IPL FAQ: Finding Telephone Numbers
Government, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents, Telephone and Address, US Federal Government
IPL FAQ: Finding Telephone Numbers
How do I look up a phone number online? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Telephone And Address; Reference–Telephone And Address
IPL FAQ: Salaries / Benefits of U.S. Officials
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
IPL FAQ: Salaries / Benefits of U.S. Officials
What are the salaries/pensions given to U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Cabinet members, Senators, etc.? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
The International Political Economy Network
Economics, Government, International Business, US State and Regional
The International Political Economy Network
The page of the International Political Economy section of the International Studies Association.
Subject: Business & Economics–International Business; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Business & Economics–Economics
Federal Web Locator
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Federal Web Locator
“A service provided by the Villanova Center for Information Law and Policy” and intended to be a comprehensive source for Federal Government information arranged by agency and sub-agency. Lists all known Federal Government web servers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
United States House of Representatives
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
United States House of Representatives
Provides public access to legislative information as well as information about Members, Committees, and Organizations of the House and other U.S. government information resources. Includes searchable U.S. Code and Code of Federal Regulations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
CORDIS Information Society Technologies of the European Commission
Government, US State and Regional
CORDIS Information Society Technologies of the European Commission
Covers the priorities laid out by the Sixth Programme (FP6) for the period of 2002-2006. This encompasses the European Union’s goals for information “research and technological development and demonstration.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Regional & Country Information–Europe
Law Dictionary
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Law Dictionary
This site allows individuals to search for definitions of a variety of legal terms. A search may be conducted by use of a term, definition, and by browsing the alphabetical list of terms.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
US Federal Government
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
The NACJD specializes in quantitative analysis of crime and justice data and this Web site provides free access to hundreds of downloadable criminal justice data collections for research and instruction. It also provides data resource guides on a wide variety of crime and justice related topics.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
Guide to Law Online
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Guide to Law Online
“An annotated hypertext guide to sources of information worldwide on government and law available online without charge. It includes links only to the most useful and reliable sites for legal information available for each of the world’s nations, although none of these sites have yet qualified for full GLIN recognition for the completeness, accurac …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
The Public Record
Australia, Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information
The Public Record
“Your guide to the latest issues, events, and debates in Australia.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Regional & Country Information–Australia
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government
Contains more than 500 federal government acronyms with links to corresponding web sites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
U.S. Court Forms
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Court Forms
Court and other legal forms from the U.S. Federal Goverment and the individual states (including Puerto Rico & Washington D.C.). Browse by branch of government and topic, or search within each individual jurisdiction. There are over 40,000 forms in all, available in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Official Documents
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Official Documents
“This is a service being developed by The??Stationery??Office to assist internet users to locate official [United Kingdom] documents. It provides access to material published by The??Stationery??Office and other authoritative bodies.” Browse by date, title, department or category, or search the collection.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–United Kingdom
The Pennsylvania Code
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
The Pennsylvania Code
“The Pennsylvania Code is an official publication of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It contains regulations and other documents filed with the Legislative Reference Bureau under the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 769, No. 240) (45 P. S. ???? 1102, 1201???1208 and 1602) and 45 Pa.C.S. Chapters 5, 7 and 9, known as the C …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Truman Presidential Library: Education Page
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Truman Presidential Library: Education Page
Provides educational resources from the Truman Presidential Library. The site includes activities, lesson plans, interactive features, and primary sources for use by or for elementary and high school students and teachers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
United States Department of Labor: Worker’s Resource Page
Disabilities, Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, US Federal Government
United States Department of Labor: Worker’s Resource Page
“Provides a shortcut to information and services the Department of Labor (DOL) offers for workers.” Includes a link to compliance assistance information and resources that explain the laws enforced and administered by the DOL.
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Disabilities; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Directgov
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Directgov
Public information portal site for government information for the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords, Scottish Parliament, National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–United Kingdom
Catalog of US Government Publications
Government, News and Current Events, Periodical Directories, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Catalog of US Government Publications
Search government publications by author, title, subject area, or keywords on this site.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Reference–News & Current Events–Periodical Directories
SearchMil.com
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
SearchMil.com
A seach engine restricted to Web pages in the .mil (U.S. military) domain, covering over 1,000,000 pages. Sorts results via popularity and keeps cached versions of indexed pages (both a la Google).
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Country Indicators for Foreign Policy
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information
Country Indicators for Foreign Policy
“The CIFP represents an on-going effort to identify and assemble statistical information conveying the key features of the economic, political, social and cultural environments of countries around the world…The unique collection of country indicators generated by the project can be accessed through summary tables, country reports and this accompa …
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
United States Marine Corps Webpage
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
United States Marine Corps Webpage
General information about the Marine Corps, along with news, history and traditions, leadership, and an image gallery.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
The Aviation Zone
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Aviation Zone
“The Aviation Zone is the most comprehensive online resource for military transports, aerial tankers, and fixed-wing gunships, from 1940 to present day. Over 75 different aircraft are represented within, most having distinguished service records and a significant presence in the annals of military airlift history….This site currently contains ove …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Science & Technology–Transportation–Air
Project Vote Smart’s U.S. Government Basics
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Project Vote Smart’s U.S. Government Basics
Project Vote Smart’s U.S. Government primer is a concise U.S. civics lesson with emphasis on the political process. Here, you can learn about the election process, campaign finance, how a bill becomes a law, and much, much more. Project Vote Smart also follows what your elected officials are voting for in office on its Congress Tracking pages. In a …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Law Enforcement, US Federal Government
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI home page. Includes FBI facts and figures, history, crime alerts, crime statistics, reports on major investigations, more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Australasian Legal Information Institute
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Australasian Legal Information Institute
“The Australasian Legal Information Institute provides free internet access to Australian legal materials. AustLII is one of the largest sources of legal materials on the net, with over six gigabytes of raw text materials and over a million searchable documents. AustLII publishes public legal information: that is, primary legal materials (legislati …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Australian Law on the Internet
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Australian Law on the Internet
A comprehensive list of links to information about Australian law. It’s divided into Federal, state, aboriginal, constitutional, and several other types of law, as well as other aspects of Australian law. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
National Center for Education Statistics
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
National Center for Education Statistics
“NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.” Look here for statistical information on all levels of education. The site includes an encyclopedia of education statistics, an FAQ, activities for children, and a catalog of NCES publications.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Education; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Information Services
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) web site covers all aspects of currency and postage stamps. “This web site is designed to be an easy to use resource for information on security documents.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance
U.S. Navy
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Navy
United States Navy official website. Includes information about Navy ships, ranks, history, recruitment, etc.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Legal Information Institute
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Legal Information Institute
One of the aims of this project is “to carry out applied research on the use of digital information technology in the distribution of legal information, the delivery of legal education, and the practice of law.” This content-rich site offers access to a variety of Web-based legal information, along with other products. Included are constitutions …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Law