POLS 101 - Intro to American Government - Political Science - Valparaiso - Ivy Tech Libraries at Ivy Tech Community College

Credo Reference: American History

Related Library Guides

Elections - National & Local
This guide provides the names of and links to all candidates for general election on Tuesday, November 5th.

Select Electronic Books

American Government: Foundations by John Perritano
Call Number: EBSCO eBook Collection
ISBN: 9781680211184
Publication Date: 2016
This introduction explains the beginnings of the American political system, including historical background. Chapters introduce the concepts of a federal republic, with relevant facts that keep young adults engaged.
American Politics and Society by David McKay
Call Number: ProQuest eBook Central
ISBN: 9781118261903
Publication Date: 2013
This popular introduction tackles the most recent trends in American politics and society through explanation, analyses, and interpretations of government processes - adding valuable context for students by considering these procedures and developments from an international perspective.
New Directions in American Politics by Raymond J. La Raja (Editor)
Call Number: ProQuest eBook Central
ISBN: 9780415535540
Publication Date: 2013
This book introduces students not just to how the American political system works but also to how political science works.

Selected Journals

Federal History
Federal History promotes scholarship on all aspects of the history and workings of the federal government, and of critical historical interactions between American society and the U.S. government, including the U.S. military, 1776 to the present.
New American
The New American is a magazine journal is published twice a month in print and online. The magazine supports the U.S Constitution and its principles.
Washington Monthly
Washington Monthly is a Political journal providing an inside look at how the government works in Washington.

Online Resources

Branches of the U.S. Government: USA.gov
USA.gov's web page which explains how each branch of the government works.
Definitions of Common Voting and Election Terms
The USA.gov's site has definitions of common voting and election terms.
The House Explained
The United States House of Representatives page which explains on how the house works and other related governmental information.
Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana General Assembly is the congressional branch of Indiana. This site consist of information about the General assembly, related information, and more.
Indiana Judicial Branch
IN.gov's Judicial Branch's web link. A good start to learn about how this branch is run.
Indiana Representatives
Find Indiana's congress people and representatives and congressional map.
Indiana Voters
IN.gov. voter portal resource site. This IN.gov site has information on how to register to vote, checking voting status, voting location, election security, who's on the ballot, voting hours, polling locations, and more.
Leadership in the House of Representatives
This link in the House of Representative site has leadership information on the elected officials of the house and the structure each official follows.
Presidential Election Process
USA.gov link to the Election Process. This has a wide variety of election process procedures and related information.
Supreme Court of the United States
Official site of the Supreme Court of the Untied States.
The United States House of Representatives
The Official site of the United States House of Representatives.
The United States Senate
The official site of The United States Senate.
The White House
The Executive Branch of our government and home to the President of the United States.