Law and Legal Studies

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 States
This 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 Manual
The 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."
The American Legal System Made Easy (PDF)
This short guide from the American Bar Association outlines the structure and function of the U.S. legal system.