Government & Politics Web Links
• Branches of Government
• Government Agencies
• Political Parties
U.S. Senate
http://www.senate.gov
---includes links to individual senator’s and committee’s web pages, congressional records and floor activity, historical, biographical, and statistical information, as well as a comprehensive collection of paintings, sculptures, and graphics art.
NARA | Federal Register | U.S. Electoral College
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/electoral_college
---presents an overview of the Electoral College and provides historical election results.
FirstGov.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
http://www.firstgov.gov
---provides links to all aspects of government from the tribal, local, state, and federal levels.
History of the United States Capitol
http://www.access.gpo.gov/congress/senate/capitol
---features the digitized book History of the United States Capitol by William C. Allen which examines the history of design, construction, and politics in Washington, D.C.
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lawhome.html
---consists of published Congressional records from the Continental Congress through the 43rd Congress, 1774-1875, including journal, letters, debates, and state papers.
Supreme Court of the United States
http://www.supremecourtus.gov
---examines the Supreme Court and includes recent decisions, dockets, oral arguments, court rules, opinions, and orders and journals.
DOJ: U.S. Department of Justice Home Page
http://www.usdoj.gov
---provides an in-depth look at the Department of Justice and also includes information for individuals and communities about civil rights, disabilities, domestic violence, crime, fraud, and immigration.
Welcome to the White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov
---highlights the issues, news, and major speeches of the current administration and provides biographical and historical information about previous presidents, first ladies, and the White House.
United States House of Representatives, 109th Congress, 1st Session: Homepage
http://www.house.gov
---includes links to websites of members of Congress and Congressional committees and legislative information.
The Federal Judiciary
http://www.uscourts.gov
---looks at the U.S. Federal Judiciary including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Court, and Bankruptcy Courts.
THOMAS - U.S. Congress on the Internet
http://thomas.loc.gov
---offers current and historical information about federal legislation, Congressional record, and committee information.
The Supreme Court Historical Society
http://www.supremecourthistory.org
---present historical information on the Supreme Court including biographies of the chief justices, landmark cases, cases about students’ and women’s rights, and oral arguments of the Warren, Burger, and Rehnquist courts.
NARA | US National Archives & Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/index.html
---provides access to government information from the NARA (National Archives & Records Administration)
US Department of State - Home Page
http://www.state.gov
---provides a comprehensive look at the bureaus and offices of the State Department, the lead federal agency responsible for formulating, representing, and implementing the President’s foreign policy.
Official Website for the United States Marine Corps
http://www.usmc.mil/
---features current events, video clips, and information on careers in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Home Page
http://www.fbi.gov
---provides an in-depth look at the FBI from its inception in 1908 through the present including historical information, reports and publications, most wanted lists, recent stories, and information on the war on terrorism.
Central Intelligence Agency & Director of Central Intelligence
http://www.cia.gov/
---details the CIA providing background and career information, press releases, speeches, reports, as well as information on countries of the world and their leaders.
DHS | Department of Homeland Security | DHS Home Page
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic
---describes the purpose of the Department of Homeland Security with emphasis on emergencies and disasters, travel and transportation, immigration and borders, research and technology, and threats and protection.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
http://www.sec.gov
---provides accountants, broker dealers, EDGAR filers, investment companies, and small businesses with SEC rulemaking activities, SEC Filings & Forms, SEC staff interpretations on various accounting and legal matters, and SEC enforcement actions.
Democratic National Committee
http://www.democrats.org/index2.html
GOP.com: Republican National Committee
http://www.rnc.org
Independent American Party
http://www.usiap.org