Declaration of Independence -- Constitution of the United States -- Chart: the government of the United States -- Legislative Branch -- Judicial Branch -- Executive Branch -- Executive Branch: Departments -- Executive Branch: independent agencies and government corporations -- Quasi-official agencies -- International organizations.
Summary:
"The United States Government Manual has been known as the "official handbook" of the federal government for more than eighty years. This annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees. The Manual begins with reprints of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Each agency's description consists of a list of principal officials heading major operating units; a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the federal government; a brief history of the agency, including its legislative or executive authority; and a description of consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications."--Back cover
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.