Research Guides: Government Resources: Executive Branch-Federal Government

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch consists of the President, their advisors and various departments and agencies. This branch is responsible for enforcing laws.

Branches of Government
The executive branch consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies.
CIA Resources
Documents ranging from declassified reports to basic references, intelligence studies, & world maps.
CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook, also known as the CIA World Factbook, is a resource produced by the CIA with information about the countries of the world.
Department of Justice
The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
Executive Office of the President (White House)
The White House
Executive Orders in Federal Register
Available from 1994-present.
Historical Documents-Office of the Historian
The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions & significant diplomatic activity.
National Archives and Records Administration
NARA is the nation's record keeper.
President's Cabinet (Federal Agencies)
The Cabinet’s role is to advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member’s respective office.