When students are looking for a copy of the Declaration of Independence or the U.S. Constitution, I will often show them the United States Government Manual.The 2006-2007 edition of the Manual is now available on GPO Access . As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.