Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
The CRS provides policy and legal analysis to the U.S. Congress. It is well-known for analysis that is authoritative, objective, and nonpartisan
CRS reports are a great source of background information--with references to primary sources--on a range of issues, including executive powers and procedures.
The following reference sources can help you identify a topic for your research, provide an overview of a specific issue or topic, and suggest other materials which might be useful for your research.
For more recent coverage, see CQ Weekly (UO only)
Also in print: DOC-LC JK1 .C68 1945-2012
See also the Public Policy Research Guide: