Branches of the Federal Government
- The White House
Official site of the President of the United States. - The Supreme Court of the United States Official site of the United States Supreme Court, featuring court's opinions and orders, calendar and schedules, rules, news releases and general information.
- The Legislative Branch The role of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate
Popular Government Dept. Sites
- United States Postal Service Find zip codes, calculate postage, change addresses, find post offices, track/confirm shipments, buy stamps, and more.
- Social Security Adminstration Apply for benefits, estimate your benefits, search the Popular Baby Names database, find the form to apply for a social security number or replace a lost card, and more.
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office How to get a patent, register a trademark, find a patent or trademark, and more.
- U.S. Copyright Office Find copyright forms, information about copyright laws, and works registered since January 1, 1978.
- Central Intelligence Agency Find declassified information, The World Factbook, information on world leaders, and information for students and parents including internet safety.
- U.S. Department of State Find information about visas to foreign citizens, passports for U.S. citizens, request a speaker, find consular offices, learn about countries and the Secretary of State and her activities.
- Government Departments and Agencies A-Z Index of Government Agencies; Federal, State, Local and Tribal Governments; International Governments.
- USA. Gov What are you looking for? Another way to find the right government agency.
For Kid's
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids Find resources about how our government works and primary source materials.
- Kids in the House How the United States House of Representatives, the Office of the Clerk works. Find historical material on important House events, historical figures, and works of art in the House Take a tour of the U.S. Capitol com
- Our Courts: 21st Century Civics Civics games, lesson plans, comprehensive resource link, civics-in-action projects, and more for teachers and students
U.S. House of Representatives
- Find your representative Search by zip code to determine who represents you in Congress.
- 7th District: George Miller, Democrat In Contra Costa County, serving Clayton, Concord (part), Hercules, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, Bay Point, Bayview-Montalvin, Clyde, Crockett, East Richmond, El Sobrante, Mountain View, Pacheco, Port Costa, Rodeo, Rollingwood, Tara Hi
- 10th District: Ellen Tauscher, Democrat In Contra Costa County, serving Alamo, Antioch, Bethel Island, Concord (part), El Cerrito, Kensington, Knightsen, Lafayette, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walden (Pleasant Hill BART), and Walnut Creek. In Alameda County, serving Livermore. In Sol
- 11th District: Jerry McNerney, Democrat Communities represented: Brentwood, Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk-Camino Tassajara, Byron, Diablo, and Discovery Bay. In Alameda County: Dublin, Pleasanton (part), and Sunol (part). In San Joaquin County, serving Country Club (part), Escalon, Farmington,
- United States House of. House of Representatives Legislative resources
U.S. Senate
- Dianne Feinstein, Democrat
- Barbara Boxer, Democrat
- United States Senate Find information on senators and committees, active legislation, art and collections, history, and more.
General
- C-SPAN C-SPAN is a private, non-profit company providing live coverage of the political process.
- Federal Documents Task Force Government Information Find government information web sites by subject or search the database.
- Forms.gov Find government forms from federal agencies including FEMA, Social Security, IRS, U.S. Postal Service, Peace Corps, and more.
- Thomas Legislative information from the Library of Congress
Services and Benefits
- GovBenefits.gov This partnership between Federal agencies aims to connect citizens to government benefit program eligibility information.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS' Mission is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Find information about federal grants, surplus equipment, training, loans and other financial assistance.
Citizenship
- U.S. Citizenship Toolkit A guide to naturalization including community resources and detailed practice materials for the new citizenship exam. In 5 Languages.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Find information about green cards, international adoption, resources for educators and employers, check case status, permanent residents, and more
Emergency Preparedness
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Find information about earthquakes, flood, fire, and other disasters, apply for assistance, look at maps, learn about insurance, and more.
- Ready.gov Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
2010 BUDGET OVERVIEW
A New Era of Responsibility: Renewing America's Promise
A description of the Obama Administration's fiscal policies and major budgetary initiatives - an overview of the full Fiscal Year 2010 Budget, expected to be released this spring
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
Recovery.gov is the federal web site devoted to the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.
The mission statement is:
- Education: Explain the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- Transparency: Show how, when, and where the money is spent
- Accountability: Provide data that will allow citizens to evaluate the Act's progress and provide feedback.
Volunteering
- Corporation for National & Community Service Created in 1993, to connect Americana to give back to their communities and their nation
USA.gov
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Videos
- FedFlix FedFlix is a joint venture between the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) and Public.Resource.Org.
All these videos are in the public domain and can be used without restriction.
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