CECHS POL 120: American Government

Congress.gov is hosted and managed by the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress’s mission is to support Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties, and to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. Our websites offer public access to a wide range of information, including historical materials that are products of their particular times, and may contain offensive language or negative stereotypes.

The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, and our goal is clear - keeping America safe.

The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General.

The official site of the United States House of Representatives.

Provides comprehensive and online services for citizens, businesses, and state employees of North Carolina.

This website is run by the National Archives and focuses on their exhibit on the Charters of Freedom. In addition to information on the Constitution, you can also find information on the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.

The official website for the Democratic party.

The official website for the Republican party.

The official website for the Supreme Court.

The official website for the Senate.

The official website for the White House.