United States Federal Government Information Sources

Sources on the the U.S. Federal Government, including major branches of government

Key Documents

• The Constitution of the United States: includes interpretation, provided by the Government Printing Office
• The Bill of Rights: National Archives
• The Declaration of Independence: Library of Congress
• Primary Documents in U.S. History: Additional documents can be located on this Library of Congress site

Executive

• The Whitehouse: information from the President and Vice President

Judicial

• The Federal Judiciary: portal to the U.S. Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Bankruptcy Courts
• Supreme Court of the United States: official site
• See also the Government Documents page on Law

Legislative

• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress: searchable historical directory
• The U.S. House of Representatives: official site
• The U.S. Senate: official site
• Thomas: Legislation resources provided by the Library of Congress