administrative agencies

Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the U.S. government, and includes facts about quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the U.S. participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.

A survey of how federal agencies make the rules that govern U.S. society, discussing the reasons for rulemaking, tracing the process by which laws are written, and examining other related topics.

Describes how U.S. government agencies like the FBI, FEMA, National Guard, CDC and others work to keep the country safe from various dangers.

Primary source documents, biographical sketches, easy-to-understand charts and graphs, time lines, and glossaries help describe the structure and responsibilities of the Executive Branch of the United States government.

Examines several aspects of whistle-blowing, including how individuals decide to do so; the conditions necessary for it to make a difference; legal protections; and the global impact of the U.S.'s support of whistle-blowing.