Understanding how the government operates can guide you in finding relevant government information. Explore the links below to learn more about the structure and functions of the U.S. Federal Government.
Most government information is published online. If you are using an Internet search engine to find government iformation, be sure to check that you're looking at a legitimate resource. Keep in mind that Federal government websites typically (but not exclusively) have addresses that end in .gov. Here are a few places to get started.