Title: Administrative Agencies - Federal Agencies and Executive Branch - LibGuides at Arizona State University - College of Law
Headings: Federal Agencies and Executive Branch
Federal Agencies and Executive Branch
Federal Agency Overview
Administrative Decisions

Content: Administrative Agencies - Federal Agencies and Executive Branch - LibGuides at Arizona State University - College of Law
Federal Agencies and Executive Branch
Federal Agency Overview
Federal agencies are part of the executive branch of the United States government. They are the means through which the government carries out and enforces law. Under the Administrative Procedures Act of 1946, an "agency" is any federal governmental authority other than Congress, the courts, and the military. The term "agency" is often used to refer to federal departments, sub-departments, and commissions. United States Government Manual
The United States Government Manual provides an excellent overview of the executive branch of the government, including leadership tables and descriptions of every federal agency and its activities/programs. The Manual is the official handbook of the federal government. It is published annually and includes a broad range of information on all three branches of government. The Appendix lists agencies terminated, transferred, or changed in name. Older editions of the Manual (1995-present) are available on govinfo.gov ..
A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
This federal government website provides links to federal agency websites as well as contact information for every federal agency listed in the U.S. Government Manual. Agency websites are excellent sources of information about agency actions, staff, and related regulations.