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Political Science & International Studies

Resources on politics and international affairs, including finding scholarly resources, background, government sources, statistics, and news.

Why Get Background Information?

Reasons to Take the Time to Find Background Information:

  • Identify and understand subject-specific terminology.
  • Put sources you find in context.
  • Learn major areas of research and unsettled questions.
  • Use citation lists to begin your research.

Reference Sources

Country Information

Definitions and Basic Knowledge

US Constitution