About.com - US Gov Info
Directory provides an index of federal government Web sites. Become a member, browse the government job openings and join a discussion forum.
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Am. Pol. Fin. Rev. - Dynamics of Legislative Gridlock
Review of legislatures from 1947-96 argues that intrabranch quarrels are responsible for more instances of gridlock than interbranch rivalry.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0259/3_93/63716360/p1/ar... |
Am. Pol. Finance Rev. - "Killer" Amendments in Congress
Article examines how voting and strategic amendments affect Congressional legislative outcomes.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0259/3_93/63716361/p1/ar... |
Clinton, Bill - Constitutional Grounds for Impeachment
Describes the origins of the impeachment process, what the Constitution has to say about it, and how impeachments have fared in history.
http://www.cftech.com/BrainBank/SPECIALREPORTS/impeachment.h... |
Commentary Magazine - Era of Big Government Isn't Over
Commentary examines the state of big government in America and takes a look at its historical trends.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1061/4_109/61524397/p1/a... |
CQ On Congress
Subscribers can track congressional legislation throughout the entire process. Find membership details and free trial registration.
http://www.oncongress.cq.com/home/home.jsp |
Decision Process
A guide to decision processes. Gives flexible adaptable steps matched to relevant concepts (e.g., politics, change, partnerships).
http://www.usbr.gov/Decision-Process |
Federal Consumer Information Center
Offers references to resources in the arena of federal agencies, programs, and services. Provides a toll-free number.
http://www.info.gov/ |
GPRA & Performance Management Services
John Mercer, the man known as the "Father of GPRA," describes how the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 relates to other federal management reforms.
http://www.john-mercer.com/ |
House Legislative Process
Explanation of House rules and information on current legislative activity.
http://www.house.gov/Legproc.html |
How Congress Works
Handbook about congressional organization and the legislative process includes how a bill becomes a law.
http://www.netlobby.com/hcw.html |
Introduction to the US Government
Explanation of key government institutions, elections, budget and legislative process.
http://www.vote-smart.org/reference/primer/ |
Legislative Process - C-SPAN
Review the steps under which a bill is passed in the United States Congress. Features links to related topics.
http://congress.nw.dc.us/c-span/process.html |
Library of Congress - How Laws Are Made
Explanation of legislative process and description of different resolutions. From the Congress library.
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/lawsmade.toc.html |
MSN Encarta - Amendment
Encyclopedia entry defines this term and summarizes its procedures. Link to related information, and search for additional materials.
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MSN Encarta - Appropriation
Obtain a definition for this legislative control tactic and its ensuing interaction with executive action. Has links to additional definitions.
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MSN Encarta - Bill
Definition of this term with regard to legislative matters includes the procedures involved with it. Perform searches for additional information.
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MSN Encarta - Bureaucracy
Procure a definition for this term, and then learn how it is applied within the construct of the US federal structure. Links to additional terms.
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MSN Encarta - Church and State
Discussion of the tenuous relationship with respect to governmental authority shares extensive historical info. Link to articles and documents.
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MSN Encarta - Citizen
Encyclopedia defines this term and then discusses its history and its meaning in terms of US govt. Has multimedia clips and links to searches.
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MSN Encarta - Civil Service
Explanation of the term covers its historical background and its use with respect to the US government. Subscribe to procure additional articles.
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MSN Encarta - Commonwealth
Information resource describes the philosophy behind this system of government. Enables users to perform searches on related topics.
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MSN Encarta - Confederation
Explains this system of governance, covering its role in US history and its relation to the federation system. Search for related resources.
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MSN Encarta - Executive Branch
Learn about this one-third branch of the US government process, charged with law enforcement duties, and read news updates. Contributes a guide.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=009D3000 |
MSN Encarta - Federalism
Educational guide expounds on this political structure, upon which the US Constitution was based. Links to related resources and to news updates.
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MSN Encarta - Filibuster
Educational resources explains this legislative, strategical tactic, including the various means of which it consists. Recommends searches.
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MSN Encarta - Fiscal Policy
Encyclopedia article defines and discusses this term relating to government ideas with respect to finances. Explore related links and resources.
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MSN Encarta - Government
Overview of this term in the political sense includes its definition, classifications, and history. Subscribe to attain additional details.
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MSN Encarta - Government Cabinet
Definition of this advisory body includes its historical use and development and discusses its employment within the US governmental system.
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MSN Encarta - Impeachment
Study this encyclopedia entry to comprehend this term about executive removal and the processes that it entails. Has news articles and pictures.
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MSN Encarta - Initiative
Relays a definition for this term and its significance for US government purposes. Follow links to organizations and to news updates.
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MSN Encarta - King
Encyclopedia entry defines this term and discusses its significance within a historical context. Study a speech equating kings to Gods.
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MSN Encarta - Legislature
Study this encyclopedia segment to get a definition for this lawmaking body and to understand its duties. Contains links to related bodies.
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MSN Encarta - Lobbying
Political and legislative tactic remains a key for representation in Congress. Learn about its procedures, and link to related organizations.
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MSN Encarta - Local Government
Study this encyclopedia snippet to comprehend the operations and structures of this municipal entity. Provides links and subscription details.
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MSN Encarta - Logrolling
Term refers to tactics and relations between voting legislators. Procure a definition, and search for additional details.
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MSN Encarta - Military Government
Encyclopedia definition explains how such governments are established. Performs related searches, and contributes subscription information.
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MSN Encarta - Monarchy
Information resource explains this form of government and contributes a blurb on its role within history. Discover related links and pictures.
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MSN Encarta - Municipal Government
Research tool supplies a profile of this state supervisory organization, covering various types and duties. Subscribe to receive additional data.
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MSN Encarta - Neutrality
Explains this concept in terms of wartime, military stances, covering its rules and various alternatives. Pore over relevant documents.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=026F2000 |
MSN Encarta - Police
Encyclopedia profiles these units and means of govt enforcement, covering their presence in the US and abroad, their history, and their duties.
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MSN Encarta - Prime Minister
Discussion of this head office covers its duties, affiliations, and assistants. Explore links for added information.
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MSN Encarta - Proportional Representation
Study this encyclopedic blurb to comprehend the features and goals of this legislative electoral method. Recommends links and has documents.
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MSN Encarta - Referendum
Locate an explanation for this legislative, voting-related term, and read about its types and related procedures. Links to an organization.
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MSN Encarta - Republic Government
Encyclopedia entry on this form of govt includes theories and historical samples. Access excerpts from Plato's namesake work and to articles.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=00B58000 |
MSN Encarta - Separation of Powers
Encyclopedia offers a cursory interpretation of this concept, upon which the United States maintains its system of checks and balances.
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MSN Encarta - Sovereignty
Survey a tutorial about this concept alluding to self-governance and find out its significance during times of conflict. Contributes links.
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MSN Encarta - Territory
Read an explanation to find out what differentiates these US pieces from typical states, and get examples of them. Supplies links.
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MSN Encarta - Theocracy
Receive a terse definition for this form of government with a religious focal point, and then explore suggested links for supplementary details.
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MSN Encarta - Totalitarianism
Government form rests upon ideals of state rule under one individual. Find out its specifics, including examples, and subscribe for added facts.
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MSN Encarta - Veto
Obtain the definition of this presidential power and the processes that surround it. Includes recommended links and searches.
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Political Science 102
Online tutorial from Oregon State University on US government institutions, process and policy.
http://www.orst.edu/instruct/ps102/tutorial/ |
PS - Repositioning of American Public Administration
H. George Frederickson presents this lecture examining the current state of American public administration.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m2139/4_32/59136259/p1/ar... |
PS - Searching for Government Performance
Sept. 1998 essay reviews the "Government Performance and Results Act" which was enacted in 1993.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m2139/n3_v31/21142032/p1/... |
True Equal Democracy
A proposal that citizens vote directly on all laws. This is feasible, the argument goes, using television, radio, and telephone communication.
http://www.devoted.net/ |
US Government Manual
Search the official handbook of the Federal Government. Contains information on all government agencies.
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/nara001.html |
US House of Representatives - The Legislative Process
Legislative process information includes recent bill texts, amendment status, and summaries of house floor proceedings.
http://www.house.gov/house/Legproc.html |
US House of Representives - Educational Resources
Provides guides to understanding the legislative process. Access the full texts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
http://www.house.gov/Educat.html |
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