Research Guides: U.S. Government: Executive Branch

About the Executive Branch

Branches of Government
Learn more about the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U.S. government.
Our Government: The Executive Branch
An explanation of the Executive Branch from the official U.S. White House website, Whitehouse.gov
Presidential Documents, Compilation of, 1993 to Present
The Compilation of Presidential Documents collection consists of the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents which are the official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary. The Compilation of Presidential Documents is published by the Office of the Federal Register (OFR), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
Presidential Signing Statements and Remarks
Presidential signing statements from Govinfo.gov's Compilation of Presidential Documents Collection, 1993 - present.
State of the Union Addresses, 1994 to Present
Presidential Address before the Joint Session of the Congress on the State of the Union
Executive Orders: An Introduction

Executive Office of the President

Executive Departments

Quasi-Official Agencies

Legal Services Corporation The Legal Services Corporation promotes equal access to justice and provides legal assistance to low-income persons. While not officially executive agencies, quasi-official agencies are required by statute to publish certain information on their programs and activities in the Federal Register.
Smithsonian Institution The Smithsonian Institution is an independent trust instrumentality of the United States which comprises the world’s largest museum and research complex. While not officially executive agencies, quasi-official agencies are required by statute to publish certain information on their programs and activities in the Federal Register.
State Justice Institute The State Justice Institute awards grants to improve the administration of justice in the State courts of the United States. While not officially executive agencies, quasi-official agencies are required by statute to publish certain information on their programs and activities in the Federal Register.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum maintains a permanent living memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and provides ways to document, study, and interpret the Holocaust. While not officially executive agencies, quasi-official agencies are required by statute to publish certain information on their programs and activities in the Federal Register.
United States Institute of Peace The United States Institute of Peace prevents, mitigates, and resolves violent conflicts around the world by direct engagement in conflict zones and providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. While not officially executive agencies, quasi-official agencies are required by statute to publish certain information on their programs and activities in the Federal Register.

Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Boards, Commissions and Committees
These organizations were established by congressional or Presidential action, and their functions are not limited to supporting a parent agency.

Helpful Resources

United States Government Manual by United States. Office of the Federal Register.
Call Number: AE2.108/2: Yr., US Documents

United States Government Manual Online
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Commonly Used Agency Acronyms
Government Contacts by Topic
Find contact information for government programs, listed by topic
Presidential Elections, 1789 to 1920: Resource Guides, Library of Congress
U.S. Government Organizational Chart

U.S. Government

About the Executive Branch

Executive Office of the President

Executive Departments

Quasi-Official Agencies

Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Helpful Resources

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