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CHAPTER SIX: The Executive Branch

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The federal government has moved its extensive guide to its organizational structure, the U.S. Government Manual, online to http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html. This is an invaluable resource for understanding the structure and function of governmental agencies.

The California Performance Review (at http://cpr.ca.gov/) has assembled thorough background discussions about the organization of the state's government; it is a useful guide for understanding the structural issues faced by the nation's largest state. Many other state and local governments regularly explore how best to improve their operations, and a web search will uncover the most recent initiatives they are taking.