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Research Databases
(Consult this list for interdisciplinary databases)
CQ Researcher (Congressional Quarterly)
Congressional Quarterly Researcher is a definitive reference resource for research in American government,
politics, history, public policy, and current affairs. A wealth of CQ
Press resources and years of journalistic and editorial expertise are
combined in this indispensable collection.
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GPO Access
A wealth of online resources maintained by the Government Printing Office, the official disseminator of all U.S. government information for all three branches of government.
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GPO Monthly Catalog
The GPO Monthly Catalog is an index of U.S. Government Printing Office documents on all subjects of interest to the U.S. government including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records; laws; judiciary materials; documents issued by executive departments.
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Index to Legal Periodicals & Books Full Text
Index to Legal Periodicals & Books Full Text provides over 389,000 complete bibliographic records from 972 legal
journals and 1,400 monographs to articles and government publications
originating in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland,
Australia and New Zealand. Full text of articles is available for over
200 titles. Covers corporate, criminal, real estate, and tax law;
recent court decisions; and new legislation.
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JSTOR
JSTOR is a database consisting of only full-text articles from interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journals. Journals are included on the basis of number of subscribers the journal has, citation analysis, recommendations from
experts in the field, and the length of time that the journal has been
published. Coverage for each title begins with the first publication, with most titles ending coverage between three and five years ago.
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LegalTrac
The LegalTrac database presents indexing for all major law reviews, legal newspapers, specialty
law publications, bar association journals and thousands of law-related
articles from general interest publications. LegalTrac also includes
selective full text. Also included are: British Commonwealth, European
Union and International Law.
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LexisNexis Academic
LexisNexis Academic is an extensive set of full-text electronic databases of news, business, company, and legal information. It contains major archives of federal and state case law, media transcripts, and other full-text material. For more information consult the LexisNexis Academic help documents and/or search tutorial.
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PAIS International and PAIS Archive
Since its establishment in 1914, the Public Affairs Information
Service (PAIS) has chronicled issues in the public debate through
highly
selective coverage of a wide variety of sources. The PAIS International
database with the PAIS Archive provide historical perspective on many
of the 20th century's public
and social policies.
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POTUS: Presidents of the United States
Provides quick summaries of each president's term in office, including short biographies, election results, names and tenure of cabinet officials, and major accomplishments.
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Social Sciences Abstracts
Covers some 350 core periodicals in the fields of anthropology, economics, geography, law and criminology, political science, social work, sociology, and international relations.
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Reference Materials
America Votes - JK1967 .A8
A handbook of contemporary American election statistics by county within states, showing results for President, Governor, and Congress.
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Bridging the Gap: Examining Polarity in America - Z7164.S66 B83 1994
Twelve bibliographic essays look at the realities of tough social problems facing American culture. Subjects include public policy and government, law and criminal justice, and the government's role in "bridging the gap."
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Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections - JK1967 .C662 2001
A comprehensive guide explains the origins and development of U.S. elections at the federal and state levels, covering: Elections in America, Political Parties, Presidential Elections, Congressional Elections, and Gubernatorial Elections. Includes six candidate indexes and a general index.
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Elections A to Z - JK1976 .M57 2003
A ready reference that defines and explains all the major aspects of the U.S. electoral and political systems objectively and factually.
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Encyclopedia of American Political History - E183 .E48 2001
Contains more than 240 articles that provide ready answers to immediate questions about the political history of the United States.
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Encyclopedia of American Political Reform - E839.5 .C57 1996
Explores the accomplishments and mistakes, key players, and influential events that shaped the reform-oriented American political climate.
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Encyclopedia of Minorities in American Politics - E184.A1 .E574 2000
This two-volume set addresses the historical and contemporary impact of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.
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Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy - JK9 .E526 2003
An alphatetical arrangement of full-lenth articles on theories, issues, and concepts relatiing to public administration and public policy.
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Gallup Poll - HN90.P8 G35
Volumes in this series document public opinion in several political and societal areas.
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How to Research Elections - Z7164 .R4 M37 2000
Introduces various types of resources available for studying elections, beginning with primary and secondary sources and the tools for locating them.
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Issues for Debate in American Public Policy: Selections from the CQ Researcher - HN65 .I848 2003
A compilation of sixteen recent articles from the CQ Researcher organized in seven subject areas. Explains complex issues; summarizes current debates; provides background information, including legislative and judicial; suggests possible future actions.
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Political Corruption in America: an Encyclopedia of Scandals, Power, and Greed - JK2249 .G767 2003
A comprehensive history of corruption in American politics.
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Social Reform and Reaction in America: An Annotated Bibliography - Z7164.S66 S543 1984
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Web Sources
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
The FEC administers and enforces the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), which governs the financing of federal elections. This independent regulatory agency discloses campaign finance information, enforces the provisions of the law, and oversees the public funding of Presidential elections.
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GPO Access
A wealth of online resources maintained by the Government Printing Office, the official disseminator of all U.S. government information for all three branches of government.
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Historical Documents (American Memory from the Library of Congress)
Includes primary documents in American history, the Federalist Papers, and from the U.S. National Archives & Records Administration.
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Project Vote Smart
A citizen's organization that provides tools to self-govern effectively. It covers candidates and elected officials in five categories: biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, and interest group ratings.
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