United States Government: Reference Resources
This guide provides resources on the three branches of the United States Government and the United States Constitution.
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Guide to the Presidency and the Executive Branch by Call Number: REF JK 516 C57 2013 V.1ISBN: 1608719065Publication Date: 2012-08-13This comprehensive two-volume guide is the definitive source for researchers seeking an understanding of those who have occupied the White House and on the institution of the U.S. presidency.
Guide to Congress by Call Number: REF JK 1021 C565 2013 V.1ISBN: 9781604269536Publication Date: 2012-08-10The new edition of this comprehensive, two-volume reference has been thoroughly revised and expanded by expert CQ Press writers--with years of experience covering Congress--to offer a complete institutional history of Congress along with updated insight and analysis on the 2008 and 2010 shifts in power of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Guide to the U. S. Supreme Court SET by Call Number: REF KF 8742 W567 2010 V.1ISBN: 9780872894235Publication Date: 2010-06-23This brand new edition of Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court reflects the substantial changes in the makeup of the High Court and landmark rulings from recent Court terms.
Encyclopedia of the United States Constitution by Call Number: REF KF 4548.5 S38 2009ISBN: 0816067635Publication Date: 2009-06-30The U.S. Constitution established a federated republic in the United States, which was structured according to a separation of powers - executive, legislative, and judicial - each with its own specific duties and powers.
Constitutional Amendments by Call Number: REF KF 4557 G76 2012 V.1ISBN: 9781592379996Publication Date: 2012-09-01This thought-provoking and interesting text provides a complete examination of each of our nation's 27 Constitutional Amendments.
The United States Government Internet Directory 2013 by Call Number: REF DESK ZA 5605 G68 2013ISBN: 9781598886283Publication Date: 2013-07-29Discover the depth of government information and services available online.
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.
- 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).
- Student's Guide to the Presidency, 2009Presents a comprehensive overview of the history and ongoing evolution of the American executive branch.
Subject Guide
Created/Revised
L.Richter 1/12; rev. L.Richter, 2/13