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The Constitution of the United States of America
This site contains the complete text of the U.S. Constitution, considered the supreme law of the land. You'll find the original portion adopted in 1787, as well as the list of signers and all of the amendments.
The Declaration of Independence
Here's the complete text of the document enacted July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson to establish America's independence from Britain.
FindLaw
This full-service law site contains information for lawyers, students, the public, and businesses. Search for law cases and codes, foreign and international laws, and legal topics. Research law schools, professional development opportunities, job openings, or legal organizations. Or, locate consultants and experts, legal news, or practice materials.
First Gov
Visit the different cabinet departments and federal agencies online. Whether you're looking for information on education, health, housing, business, international travel, Social Security, taxes, or more, you'll probably find it here.
Jurist
On the home page of this interesting site, you'll find the latest U.S. legal news, including updates on pending court cases. Once you're up-to-date, dive into the legal world and read law review articles or meet the professors at American law schools.
Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection
Although there is no official Web site for the U.S. Supreme Court, this site has everything you'll need. Full-text decisions only range back to 1990, but the schedule of upcoming oral arguments, legalese glossary, and more make this site unique.
The U.S. Department of Justice
The Department of Justice oversees the Offices of the Attorney General and the Solicitor General. Read news and publications on hot federal court cases and issues such as safe schools, gang violence, missing persons, FBI fugitives, and more.
The United States Senate
Follow the Senate as it debates and votes on legislation. See how your senators voted, check the status of an important bill, and learn about the committees. You'll also find the Senate art gallery and history, and the senators' email addresses.
U.S. House of Representatives
Stay up to date on legislation as it passes through the U.S. House. Search for the status of bills, see how your representative voted, and check the schedule for what's up next for debate. Be sure to email your representatives about important issues.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
At the Patent and Trademark Office's Web site, you can conduct free full-text searches of filed patent and trademark applications. There's also information on how to apply for a patent or trademark of your own.
The White House
Visit the White House online to see the President's schedule, read recent press releases and speeches, visit the document archive, and take a virtual tour. Send an email to the President, the First Lady, and the Vice President's family.
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