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Due to the fact that laws and legislation vary by jurisdiction, only links to United States federal legislation are included in this guide. For information about these subjects, please see the Legal Research guide.
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This tutorial from Niche Academy provides guidance and resources for conducting governmental and legal research.
This tutorial focuses on using the National Archives as a source of information when conducting research.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept[.] (About the National Archives)
