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Government Information and Data

This guide provides resources, both through the CMU Libraries and publicly available, for information and data produced and disseminated by all levels of US government, as well as some international sources.

Federal Government

The federal government of the United States is made up of three branches. Click on the links, or on the tabs to the left, to navigate to pages with resources for finding information disseminated by these branches.

Executive Branch: Headed by the President, this branch enforces laws and administers government operations. It includes the Vice President, the Cabinet, and various federal agencies that implement and manage policies.

Legislative Branch: Comprised of the U.S. Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. This branch is responsible for making laws, regulating commerce, and controlling federal spending.

Judicial Branch: Consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts, this branch interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly. It has the power to review legislation and executive actions for constitutionality.