Political Science
Research Guides
Political Science Handbooks and Statistical Sources
Statistical Abstract of the United States
U.S. Census Bureau.This site links to the most current edition of The Stastical Abstract of the United States. The Statistical Abstract "is the authoritative, and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States."
The United States Government Manual, 2005-2006
(National Archives and Federal Register)McNichols Campus Library
Ref. GS 4.109 2005/2006
An annual manual of the U.S. government, providing information on the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as individual departments and corporations. Includes the major governmental documents, statistics, and history.
An electronic version of the U.S. government manual "...this publication provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, and boards, commissions, and committees." [from the site]
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