How Government Works
Table of Contents
The document that declared America's Independence
The Declaration of Independence
The contract among American citizens that codifies the foundational rights of Americans and describes the structure of the government.
The Legislative Process
Calendars and Schedules
Rules
Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives
Roberts Rules of Order
Legislation
Action Taken On Legislation By Date
Active Legislation
Coverage of Congress
House Committee Hearings and Meetings (Video)
U.S. House of Representatives
Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives
House Committee Hearings and Meetings (Video)
U.S. Senate
Legislative Branch Websites
Government Resource Websites
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Congressional Research Services (CRS)
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Executive Branch
Legislation Sent From Congress To The President For His Action
Press
Joint Congressional and Executive Business
Nominations and Appointments
Nominations and Appointments (WhiteHouse.gov)
Executive and Other Communications
Statistics
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