Government Documents
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)
The Clarkson University Libraries was designated a selective Federal depository in 1938. It serves the government information needs of the 23 rd U.S . Congressional District along with other selective depositories located at St. Lawrence University in Canton, the State University College in Potsdam, the State University College in Oswego, and Plattsburgh State University.
Finding Government Documents
The Branches of Government
The Legislative Branch
The House of Representatives and the Senate – passes the laws. For government documents related to the legislative branch, click here.
The Executive Branch
Headed by the president – enforces the laws. For government documents related to the executive branch, click here.
The Judicial Branch
Headed by the US Supreme Court – evaluates and applies the laws. For government documents related to the judicial branch, click here.
Interactive Constitution
Check out this interactive Constitution tool from ConstitutionCenter.org; it contains podcasts, videos, blog posts and more.
Finding Aids
The most challenging part of using government documents is often finding them! In addition to the specific links suggested above, you may find our page on Government Document Finding Aids helpful.
Other Government Information
For government documents related to New York State, click here.
For government documents related to international issues, click here.
For other government information, click here.
See Also
Need Help?
Still not sure where to start? Email askalibrarian@clarkson.edu.