LibGuides: Government Documents: Basic U.S. Government Documents

The "Basic Collection"

United States Census Bureau
Explore Census Data. The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.

Publications included in this "Basic Collection" are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of their Federal Government and are made accessable to everyone all the time. "24-7"

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Mainly for K-12
Budget of the United States Government
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CFDA is a compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and non-financial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal government.
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
Census Topic: Population
Code of Federal Regulations
Congressional Directory
Congressional Record (daily)
Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation
State and Local Areas
Economic Indicators
Economic Report of the President
Federal Register (daily)
Federal Register Description
5 minute video describing the Federal Register's place in history and introducing online version
FDsys
GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys) provides public access to Government information submitted by Congress and Federal agencies and preserved as technology changes.
Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970
PART 1
Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970
PART 2
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Long established source of career information. Great place to start. NOTE: new or specialized careers may not appear in this. You may have to broaden what you are looking for.
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
Social Security
Statistical Abstract of the United States
2010 was the last year this resource was produced.
U.S. Statutes at Large
The permanent collection of all laws and resolutions enacted during each session of Congress.
United States Code
From the Office of the Law Revision Counsel, which prepares and publishes the United States Code.
U.S. Government Manual
United States Reports
Opinions of the Supreme Court
Compilation of Presidential Documents