http://www.linksquitters.com/Society/Government/Web directory providing an extensive and useful resource of annotated listings of individually reviewed, high quality web sites for our visitors. This directory is a fully searchable, intuitively indexed resource providing easy use for searchers. # A government is an organization that has the power to make and enforce laws. There are several definitions on what exactly constitutes a government. In its broadest sense, "govern" means the power to administrate, whether over an area of land, a set group of people, or an association.http://www.usa.gov/USA.gov is the U.S. Government's official web portal for all government transactions, services, and information. It provides direct online access to federal, state, local, and tribal governments.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:19:57 GMThttp://www.whitehouse.gov/Whitehouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States. This is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, the federal government.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:25:25 GMThttp://www.un.org/This is the official web site of the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Find daily UN news updates, documents and publications, UN overview, conference information, photos, UN information resources, and descriptions of UN departments and offices.Tue, 29 May 2007 19:10:29 GMThttp://www.dhs.gov/The National Strategy for Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 served to mobilize and organize our nation to secure the homeland from terrorist attacks. Provides the unifying core for the vast national network of organizations and institutions involved in efforts to secure our nation, requiring a focused effort from our entire society.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:17:45 GMThttp://www.usdoj.gov/Official website of the DOJ, provides access to information on law enforcement, public safety, crime control and prevention, and the fair and impartial administration of justice.Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:17:10 GMThttp://www.commerce.gov/The Commerce Department is the center of the federal government's programs to promote the well-being of the economy and encourage business. Its mission is to encourage technological advances, help promote economic growth and encourage international trade.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:45:19 GMThttp://www.uscis.gov/USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services policies and priorities. These functions include immigrant visa petitions, naturalization petitions, and adjudication of asylum and refugee applications.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:01:45 GMThttp://www.doi.gov/The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to our Nation's natural and cultural heritage and honors our trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and our commitments to island communities. They protect 1,311 endangered or threatened species in the United States, manages 500 million acres of surface land, provides education services to 47,723 children at 184 sites, and manages 68% of oil and gas reserves.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:07:32 GMThttp://www.state.gov/The lead US foreign affairs agency, the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy adviser. The Department advances US objectives and interests in shaping a freer, more secure, and more prosperous world through its primary role in developing and implementing the President's foreign policy.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:25:34 GMThttp://www7.nationalacademies.org/afstb/Air Force Studies Board (AFSB) a convening authority for the discussion of science and technology issues of importance to the Air Force and assists in the development of studies conducted by independent ad hoc committees of the National Academies.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:56:51 GMThttp://www.heritage.orgAn organization that is committed to building a strong America to ensure its future. Contains in-depth analysis of foreign and domestic issues, policies, commentaries, and press releases.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:05:19 GMT