American Politics: Tracking U.S. Government, Political Parties, Elections and Political News
The Web is the most efficient source for current information about domestic and international politics. This Guide teaches you about the U.S. government and the election process; tells you how to get politically involved yourself; and highlights the best sources for political news at home and abroad. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
The following sites provide an overview of the U.S. government and how it functions. You'll learn ... read more »
The Democrats and Republicans have had a longstanding rivalry in American politics. To learn more about each party and how you can get involved, visit the sites below. You'll also find information on many of the third parties that influence American politics.
- To read news, opinions, and blogs from members of your chosen party, see the "Op-Ed News" section of this guide.
To figure out where you stand politically ...
PoliticalCompass.org has a quiz to help you determine your exact political inclination. The quiz is comprehensive and long, so make sure you have time to complete it. When you finish, the site tells you where you fall within political parties, and leaders who have similar beliefs.
Advocates for Self-Government offers a more succinct quiz, called "World's Smallest Political Quiz." Want to figure out if you're closer to Jesse Jackson or Newt Gingrich in 10 quick questions? This is the quiz for you.
For information about the Democratic party ...
The Democratic Party page is where you'll find local party information and Democratic party blogs about current candidates.
The Democratic Governors Association is an organization of all state governors who belong to the Democratic party. The association seeks to help elect Democratic gubernatorial candidates and promote a Democratic agenda at the state level.
The College Democrats of America provides information on college chapters nationwide. Find out how to start a chapter at your school and how you can support Democratic candidates. This site also indicates how and where you can volunteer for a Democratic campaign.
For information about the Republican party ...
GOP.org is the official Republican Party page. It has information on party-supported issues as well as how you can volunteer or intern with the party.
For information about third parties ...
Politics1.com covers many of the third parties in the United States, such as America First and Workers World. It's not the prettiest site you'll see, but it's full of helpful information. Scroll down past the Democrat and Republican sections for a wealth of information on alternative platforms.
Use the resources provided to learn about the nuances of the election process, read up on the ... read more »
This guide shows you where to look for reliable and immediate coverage of national politics and ... read more »
In this rapidly globalizing world, the impact of international politics has never been more ... read more »
Knowing the full range of facts and opinions makes you a well-informed and well-rounded citizen. ... read more »
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