Government

A-Z of Europe: A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to Zollverein: Description: 3rd Edition, by Rodney Leach. An alphabetic guide/dictionary of the EU
Americans and the World: Description: "a source of comprehensive information on US public opinion on international issues. The site includes The Digest, which provides comprehensive analyses of polling on various international topics." A shared project of the Center on Policy Attitudes (COPA) and the Center for International Security Studies (CISSM) at the University of Maryland,
Amnesty International: Description: "AI's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights." Amnesty International publishes a detailed annual report and special reports covering abuses in war-torn or occupied regions, and within nations.
British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII): Description: Search laws and legislation from the UK, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
CIA World Fact Book: Description: Historical, political and economic information on countries of the world.
City and County Databook: Description: Quick access to US statistics
Congressional Directory: Description: From this page on GPO ACCESS you can obtain the full-text of the Congressional Directory from the current and past Congress, along with other material. The Directory is one of the best places to look for addresses of Federal offices
Consolidated Federal Funds Report (CFFR): Description: Federal expenditures or obligations for grants, salaries and wages, procurement contracts, direct payments, loans, and insurance, searchable by state, county, or agency.
Department of State Background Notes: Description: Full text of U.S. Department of State Country Studies (background notes) on some 60 countries plus selected foreign affairs documents.
Department of State Reports on Human Rights Practices: Description: In depth reports from 60 countries on current conditions on human rights, law and justice.
Diplomatic List: Description: the State Department's list of foreign diplomatic personnel in the United States
Europa: Description: The European Union Online
EUROPARL: Description: the European Parliament Web page.
FedWorld (NTIS): Description: 100+ electronic government bulletin boards, searchable government reports, links to employment opportunities and more.
FirstGov: Description: Search or follow subject links to Federal government information. This site is the easiest way to find government information and online publications and data.
Foreign Consular Offices in the US: Description: from the US State Department.
Foreign Government Links: Description: from the Northwestern Univeristy Library.
GovEngine.com: Description: One-stop site for links to federal, state, county, and municipal government sites, sponsored by GovEngine,non-profit organization dedicated to promoting e-Government initiatives.
Government Views of Iraq: Description: This site, compilied by the City College of New York, has almost 200 pages of information about Iraq, most from the U.S. government but also from the UN and abroad.
GPO Access: Description: Search full texts of Congressional Bills, Congressional Record, Federal Register, GAO Reports, House Rules, current U.S. Government Manual
House of Commons Library Research Papers: Description: Like the Library of Congress, the Library of the British House of Commons provides impartial research reports to members of the House. Many of those reports, going back to 1998,are available on this site.
Immigration and Naturalization Service: Description: Facts, statistics, and forms from the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Jersey City: Description: The Website of the Jersey City government
Library of Congress Country Studies: Description: This series covers 100 countries and concentrates more on the social aspectes of each country than does the CIA series above. You can also do key-word searching across all of the volumes, finding information on music, for example, in many countries. Some of the volumes are out of date but new volumes are being added and the new additions now contain maps and illustrations.
National Statistics: the Official United Kingdom Statistics Site: Description: The official statistics for the United Kingdom, from Government Statistical Service publications
New Jersey State Information and links to New Jersey government web sites: Description: With links to New Jersey government web sites
New Jersey State Legislature: Description: Legislative information
New York City: Description: The NYC government Webpage
New York State Information: Description: The New York State government Website
Official Yearbook of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Description: This standard reference on the UK is available here as one large PDF of the entire 577 page book along with Zip files of statistical data.
Open.gov.uk: Description: A portal to UK government Webstites.
Political Database of the Americas: Description: Sponsored by Georgetown University, The Organization of American States and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas, this site presents text and statistical data on Latin America, including electoral laws and data, links to newspapers, background information (use the buttons to get to the text), maps and flags, and constitutional law. The site is available in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Politics1: Description: Excellent background and links to the Presidency, states, and political parties. Use this site if you want to find state or local office holders, news, and backgound information and especially if you are looking for information on smaller alternative political parties.
State and Local Government on the Net: Description: links to other states and many county and city governments, tribal governments and territories.
Supreme Court of the United States: Description: Docket, Oral argument, Bar admissions, Court rules, Case handling guides, opinions, orders & journal
Thomas: Legislative Information from the Library of Congress: Description: A searchable site prepared by the Library of Congress containing information on the legislative process as well as full text publications such as: Bill Summary & Status, Bill Text, Public Laws by Law Number, Votes, Congressional Record, Committee Information.
U.S. Courts: Description: Links to news and statistical data on the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
United Nations: Description: The United Nations was established on 24 October 1945 by 51 countries committed to preserving peace through international cooperation and collective security.
United States Government Manual: Description: The official handbook to "agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. The Manual also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees."
United States House of Representatives: Description: Write your Congress Person!
United States Senate: Description: The Senate and House home pages contain current calendars, contact information, and links to other government resources.
White House: Description: The President's home page