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Legal system
There are a number of on-line and print resources that explain the history and structure of the U.S. legal system.
- Law of the United StatesThis Wikipedia article lays out the basics of the U.S. legal system and contains links to more detailed explanations of particular aspects, and to laws of states.
- The United States Government ManualThe U.S. Government Manual "describes agency activities and programs of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of Government, as well as activities and programs of quasi-official agencies and international organizations in which the United States participates as a member."
An Introduction to the Legal System of the United States by Call Number: KF387 .F3 1996ISBN: 0379213729Publication Date: 19963rd edition
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts State Government organization chartExplains the structure of the government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts State Organization indexAlphabetical list and links of state organizations, with descriptions.
