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Substative background information about the laws, institutions, and actors that have governed America throughout its history, covering topics like from presidents and Supreme Court justices to specifics of policy history, critical legislation, and party formation. This is a great source for gaining context about your topic.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Political and Legal History
The Oxford Handbook of American Political Parties and Interest Groups