Political Science: Websites

Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.

The U.S. government's official web portal

Find contact information for state and local government services, your governor, and more.

An extensive compilation of presidential papers, documents, correspondences, messages, and more. Besides the collection of presidential documents, you can also search data on presidents and presidential elections, and videos of the president.

The American Political Science Association, founded in 1903, is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries.

PolitiFact is a free, nonpartisan, fact-checking resource that evaluates the accuracy of claims made by US political officeholders, candidates, consultants, advisers, special interest groups, and pundits. PolitiFact is a project of the Tampa Bay Times in partnership with several other US regional newspapers. It offers a national edition, 14 state editions, and a special PunditFact edition evaluating statements made by media outlets and commentators.

Use GovTrack to keep tabs on your representatives in Congress or to research pending legislation that might impact your life or business.

The Center for Responsive Politics is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, the organization aims to create a more educated voter, an involved citizenry and a more transparent and responsive government.

Project Vote Smart is a non-partisan effort to provide un-biased information on candidates and issues.

The League of Women Voters is a citizens’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remain to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans.

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a non-profit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation and respectful dialogue. It was founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell.

Global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, security, economic development, and social equity. This official United Nations site includes a daily briefing, press releases, maps, multimedia, and more.