This is the ultimate resource for authoritative information on the American Presidency, Congress, and Supreme Court. Compiled by three leading scholars, it contains the key figures, events, and structures that have animated U.S. government for more than 200 years.
First published in 1954, this indispensable reference quickly became the gold standard for concise summaries of important U.S. Supreme Court cases. The only reference guide to Supreme Court cases organized both topically and chronologically within chapters so that readers understand how cases fit into a historical context, the 15th edition has been extensively revised to ensure that it remains the most up-to-date resource available.
Profiles major U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have made a significant impact on American society. Each volume is organized by broad legal principles such as individual liberties, criminal justice and family law, equal protection and civil rights, and business and government law.
Students in American government, civics, multicultural studies, law, U.S. history and journalism classes, as well as general researchers seeking information on major U.S. court decisions that have had a significant impact on American society should consult Great American Court Cases. This resource from Gale, while focusing primarily on Supreme Court cases, also includes major federal or state cases that set precedents.
Covers the history of the U.S. government's approach to environmental policy.
Print Reference Books
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Guide to the Presidency
Call Number: JK 516 .C57 2002
Part I. Origins and Development of the Presidency; Part II. Selection and Removal of the President; Part III. Powers of the Presidency; Part IV. The President, the Public, and the Parties; Index
Guide to Congress by Congressional Quarterly
Call Number: JK 1021 .C565 2008
The United States Government Manual by National Archives and Records Administration
Call Number: JK 421 A3
America Votes by Rhodes Cook; Alice V. Mcgillvray
Call Number: JK 1967 A8
CQ's politics in America : 2002, the 107th Congress
Call Number: JK 1010 .C67 2001
Official Congressional Directory
Call Number: JK 1011 .U58
Congressional Quarterly Almanac
Call Number: JK 1 .C749
CQ Guide to Current American Government by CQ Press Staff (Editor)