United States Government Manual 2011-2012 Contributor(s): National Archives and Records Administra (Compiled by) |
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ISBN: 1601758529 ISBN-13: 9781601758521 Publisher: National Archives & Records Administration OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - National - Political Science | Reference - Reference | Directories |
Dewey: 353 |
Series: United States Government Manual |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.75 lbs) 610 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Known as the Official handbook of the Federal Government. This annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees. Each agency's description consists of a list of principal officials; a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the Federal Government; a brief history of the agency, including its legislative or executive authority; and a description of consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications. |