Political Science: Web Resources

Read the U.S. Constitution with annotations. Site maintained by Cornell University Law School.

C-SPAN is a private, non-profit company, created in 1979 by the cable television industry as a public service. Our mission is to provide public access to the political process."

Required by the Transparency Act, this website provides information on how tax dollars are spent. Search federal contracts, grants, and other awards.

Evaluate and compare candidates'and current political officials' voting records, position issues, and biographical information

"The United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches." It also includes information on agencies, commissions, and various boards.

Includes: The Articles of Confederation, Judiciary Act of 1789, Missouri Compromise, 14th Amendment to the Constitution, and more.

Includes data tables and reports on election turnout

USA.gov is the official website for the U.S. Government

Keep track of bills and resolutions, committee work and voting records of members of Congress.

GovTrack.us tracks the United States Congress and helps Americans participate in their national legislature

The Hill is a well-known online (and print) publication on the inner workings of Congress. Updated daily.

Stay current with daily Congressional news

Provides basic data on members of Congress, 1774 - present.

The Center on Congress at Indiana University strives to "improve civic engagement" by educating the public on the role of Congress

Read current speeches by President Obama as well as historic speeches made by each American president.

Official website for The White House

View and analyze President Trump's scheduled meetings

Review presidential, gubernatorial, and senatorial election returns

U.S. Supreme Court blog

Access multimedia coverage of the Supreme Court including Court audio recordings.