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The Oxford Handbook of American Political Parties and Interest Groups by Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780199542628Publication Date: 2010also available in print at JK 2261 .O75 2010 -
The Oxford Guide to the United States Government by Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780195142730Publication Date: 2001
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Almanac of American Politics 2020Also available in print. See below for details.
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CQ's Politics in AmericaAn essential resource for any collection that serves readers who want authoritative information on the members of the Congress. The profiles of the 535 members plus the delegates offer concise and candid analysis of personalities, political styles, legislative agendas, political ambitions, and reputations of members at home and on Capitol Hill. Detailed state and district information plus a wealth of information on campaign finance, partisan caucuses, standing committees, and other member data round out the book. Coverage runs from 2008-2018. Ceased publication in 2018. Does not include any information about the 116th Congress. You can view and search across all of our CQ resources here.
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Concise Oxford Dictionary of PoliticsPart of the Oxford Reference Online Collection.
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U. S. Census BureauUse the quick facts feature to find basic demographic information about your state, county, or city.
Reference Books
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Almanac of American Politics byCall Number: Ref. JK 1012 .A44 2020ISBN: 9780876450536Publication Date: 2020Published every 2 years, this publication provides a detailed look at members of Congress and their districts. Voting records and election results are included. This is similar to Politics in America but provides more background information. A second copy is kept On Reserve at the Shadek-Fackenthal reserve desk.
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A History of the U. S. Political System: Ideas, Interests, Institutions by Call Number: Ref. JK 31 .H57 2010 3 vols.ISBN: 9781851097135Publication Date: 2010 -
Guide to the Presidency and the Executive Branch, 5th edition by Call Number: Ref. JK 516 .C57 2013 2 vols.ISBN: 9781608719068Publication Date: 2013 -
Guide to Congress, 6th Edition, byCall Number: Ref. JK 1021 .C565 2008 2 vols.ISBN: 9780872892958Publication Date: 2008
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Guide to the U. S. Supreme Court, 5th Ed. - 2 vols. by Call Number: Ref. KF 8742 .W567 2011ISBN: 9780872894235Publication Date: 2011 -
Encyclopedia of Federal Agencies and Commissions by Call Number: Ref. JK 9 .H536 2004ISBN: 0816048436Publication Date: 2004 -
Federal Regulatory Directory by Call Number: Ref. KF 5406 .A15 F4 2012ISBN: 9781604265422Publication Date: 2012 -
Guide to U. S. Elections, 6th Edition by Call Number: Ref. JK 1967 .C662 2010 2 vols.ISBN: 9781604265361Publication Date: 2010 -
America VotesCall Number: Ref. JK 1967 .A8 31 vols.Publication Date: 2015-16Election returns for President, Congress, and Governor, arranged by state. Published every 2 years.
