Government and Law
The United States Constitution
From the national Archives, this site contains the full text of the U.S. Constitution. The site also allows you to zoom in and examine the details of the original document.The Bill of Rights
Also from the National Archives, this site lists the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights.Constitutional Amendments 11-27
Another site from the National Archives, listing Constitutional Amendments 11-27.
Government Information for ESL Students
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
This site provides simple, clear information about the U.S. government.
Project Vote Smart
Project Vote Smart provides information on over 40,000 candidates and elected officials. Through the site you can check backgrounds, voting records, positions on issues and other information about those in or running for office. Project Vote Smart was built by volunteers and students.FindLaw
This site allows you to search for legal cases argued in The Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, etc. FindLaw has two interfaces: for the public and for legal professionals. If you are trying to find court cases, use the "For Legal Professionals" interface.King County Government Home Page
King County Watershed Index Map
Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Supreme Court Decisions
THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
U.S. Census Statistics - Washington
U.S. Government Printing Office
USA Spending: Where Americans Can See Where Their Money Goes
From the site: "Have you ever wanted to find more information on government spending? Have you ever wondered where federal contracting dollars and grant awards go? Or perhaps you would just like to know, as a citizen, what the government is really doing with your money. Welcome to www.USAspending.gov [which] provides citizens with easy access to government contract, grant and other award data."Washington Administrative Code
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December 7, 2009