POLS 104: Government and Politics: Getting Started
This guide introduces you to the Political Science resources available from the University of St. Thomas Libraries, with particular attention to resources supporting scholarship related to the political systems of the United States,.See also the Political
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"...articles on individuals, movements, political parties, and ideological principles" organized by ideologically "left" and "right" (part of Gale Virtual Reference Library).
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the US Congress. Basic resource for political science students and journalism students. Includes studies, observations and legal descriptions.
Issues & Controversies explore more than 800 timely, in-depth, and objective articles on topics such as politics, government, business, education, and popular culture. It is updated weekly and provides links to a 13-year backfile. Also included are links to news coverage, pros and cons statements, timelines, statistics, etc.
A full-text database providing essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides 250 topics, each with an overview, point,counterpoint,and a Critical Thinking Guide. It contains materials from all viewpoints, including main essays, leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.
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. The Manual begins with reprints of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
