Our American Government

Our American Government
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2003
Genre: Electronic government information
ISBN:

The Committee on House Administration is pleased to present this revised book on our United States Government. This publication continues to be a popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of our Government as well as the electoral process and the role of political parties.--Foreword.

Early California Laws and Policies Related to California Indians

Early California Laws and Policies Related to California Indians
Author: Kimberly Johnston-Dodds
Publisher: California Research Bureau
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2002
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Created by the California Research Bureau at the request of Senator John L. Burton, this Web-site is a PDF document on early California laws and policies related to the Indians of the state and focuses on the years 1850-1861. Visitors are invited to explore such topics as loss of lands and cultures, the governors and the militia, reports on the Mendocino War, absence of legal rights, and vagrancy and punishment.