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Print Reference Resources
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The Presidency and the Executive Branch by Call Number: REF. JK 516 C57 2013 (2 vols.)ISBN: 9781608719068Publication Date: 2013 -
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Guide to the U. S. Supreme Court by Call Number: REF. KF 8742 W567 2010 (2 vols.)ISBN: 9780872894235Publication Date: 2010 -
Encyclopedia of the U. S. Constitution by Call Number: REF KF 4548.5 S38 2009 (2 vols.)ISBN: 9780816067633Publication Date: 2009 -
Constutional Amendments by Call Number: REF. KF 4557 G76 2012 (2 vols.)ISBN: 9781592379996Publication Date: 2012 -
Federal Regulatory Directory by Call Number: REF KF 5406 A15 F4 2012ISBN: 9781452283203Publication Date: 2013-11-26 -
The United States Government Internet Directory 2013 by Call Number: REF. ZA 5605 G68 2013ISBN: 9781598886283Publication Date: 2013-07-29
Online Reference Resouces
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Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American GovernmentPresents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch, as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch, specifics related to eligibility, elections and appointments of key positions, changes since 1776, the future of each branch, and other topics. For student and general audiences.
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Encyclopedia of the American ConstitutionContains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e. adoption, race, the Constitution, birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law, as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework (Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, Cabinet Members, Lawyers, and more).
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Student's Guide to the Presidency, 2009Presents a comprehensive overview of the history and ongoing evolution of the American executive branch.
Subject Guide
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L.Richter 1/12; rev. L.Richter, 2/13