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Political Science Complete This link opens in a new window
This is the best place to start for articles on political science topics.
CQ Press Library This link opens in a new window
Articles, data, and background information on U.S. government and politics.
America: History & Life (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Use this for political history topics.

Background Information

Congress and the Nation (1945-2016)
Find in-depth summaries of congressional trends, actions, political and policy controversies, organized by Congressional term and policy topic.
Congress in Context
Quick profiles with lists of major legislation, Supreme Court cases, timeline, and historical context for each Congressional session.

National Journal This link opens in a new window
Use for background information and context on current U.S. policy topics

Vital Statistics on American Politics
Statistical information on American government & politics

The Oxford Companion to American Politics
Publication Date: 2012
This is the best place to start for background information from scholars. Look for the links to related sources.
Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History
Publication Date: 2010
A comprehensive and authoritative encyclopedia of U.S. political history.

Find Primary Sources

CQ Press: Historic Documents
Organized by year, documents of historic importance to U.S. politics and policy with introductory context

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