15 Questions
Which country is the single largest producer of information in the world?
United States
In which disciplines is government information particularly useful for research?
Social sciences and natural sciences
What is the purpose of making government operations open to scrutiny and criticism?
To advance society through citizen participation
Which of the following is true about the handling of local documents in libraries?
Some libraries catalog local documents along with other materials
Where can one find information on local government on the internet?
Governing Com: the Resourcefor States and Localities
Which of the following is an example of an international government organization (IGO)?
United Nations
What does IGO stand for?
International Government Organizations
Which government agency is the chief publisher of U.S. government information?
The Government Printing Office (GPO)
What format are many government publications on the Web in?
PDF (Portable Document File)
How many depository libraries are there in the United States?
Approximately 1,250
What is the purpose of the Government Printing Office (GPO)?
To publish the official publications of the federal government
Which resource provides access to Congressional hearings dating from 1985-86?
GPO Congressional Hearings
Where can you find the full text of U.S. Supreme Court Decisions from 1937 to 1975?
Supreme Court Decisions
Which resource provides a subject index to the titles listed in Monthly Catalog for the years 1900—1973?
Retrospective Government Information
Where can you find information on current U.S. federal legislative information, including the full text of bills, laws, and the Congressional Record?
Thomas
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