POLS-Y 217: Introduction to Comparative Politics

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Provides bibliographic information to statistics produced by the U.S. federal government, state and local governments, international governmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations.

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This database version of Rich Leiter's National Survey of State Laws provides an overall view of some of the most sought-after and controversial legal topics in the United States. Use this resource to make basic state-by-state comparisons of current state laws. Topics fall into eight general legal categories, including business and consumer laws, criminal laws, family laws, and more.

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An index of congressional documents from 1789 to the present. Includes some full text of reports, bills and resolutions, and laws. Documents address all aspects of U.S. social, economic, and political history and present differing views from representatives of all societal sectors, including business, industry, labor, education, health, criminal justice, and government.

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The largest and richest collection of video available online for the study of American history. Includes commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries. Allows the user to create playlists which can be shared.

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