UTEP Library Research Guides: Political Science: Find Credible Websites

Suggested Online Resources

American Political Science Association
Association for Borderlands Studies
Center for American Women and Politics
European Political Science Association
The European Political Science Association was founded in 2010, to pursue the following objectives: To represent and promote political science in Europe. To foster development in postgraduate training of political scientists in Europe. To promote undergraduate teaching of political scientists in Europe. To publish a general journal of political science that will have a profile, impact, and structure on a par with top general political science journals in the United States.
International Political Science Association
aka Association Internationale de Science Politique. The Voice of Political Science around the World.
International Studies Association
Latin American Studies Association
Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom

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Background Notes (by the Department of State)
Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
Constitution Finder (by the University of Richmond)
Offers constitutions, charters, amendments and other related documents for the nations of the world.
European Information Network on International Relations and Area Studies (EINIRAS)
A Pan-European database for international relations and area studies from the European Information Network on International Relations and Area Studies.
European Union
Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, with explanations of European Commission relations, programs and agreements with the United States.
EU Governance Videos Hosted by Carleton University
This website presents interviews with academic experts on various aspects of European Union governance and policy-making. The website also provides links to videos produced by other institutions that discuss the same topics.
Facts on International Relations and Security Trends
Find statistics, chronologies and data on conflicts, arms/tech transfers and military expenditures, information on international relations and security, states and international organizations. A joint project of the International Relations and Security Network (ISN) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Foreign Policy Centre
An independent think-tank committed to revitalizing debate about foreign policy in an age of increasing global interdependence. British based group. The organization published articles available in full-text on the web site that may be particularly useful for research.
Foreign Relations of the United States
The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. The series began in 1861 and volumes published over the last two decades contain some declassified records from foreign affairs agencies.
The Jamestown Foundation
The mission of the Jamestown Foundation is to inform and educate policy makers and the broader policy community about events and trends in those societies which are strategically or tactically important to the United States and which frequently restrict access to such information. Utilizing indigenous and primary sources, Jamestown’s material is delivered without political bias, filter or agenda. Particular attention is paid to Eurasia and terrorism.
U.S. Department of State
The United States Government's Department of State site contains information on how the President's foreign policy is carried out abroad. Also contains historical information about the department and policies it has espoused.

Avalon Project
Documents in law, history, and diplomacy. An excellent resource for primary sources.
Code of Federal Regulations
Codification of the general and permanent rules published by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Court Locator
Clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.
Federal Register
Official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.
*If you need assistance searching this site, contact a librarian or the Library's reference desk.*
Supreme Court of the United States
Best online resource for supreme court decisions if one is looking for a very recent case, or a case that is not necessarily high-profile. Possible resource for primary sources.
Thomas
Bills, Resolutions, Activity in Congress, Congressional Record, Schedules, Calendars, Committee Information, Presidential Nominations, Treaties. This legislative information is maintained and organized by the Library of Congress, in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson.
Treaties in Force
Published by the Department of State, provides information on treaties and other international agreements to which the United States has become a party.
U.S. Code
Codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.

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Gobierno del Estado de Chihuahua
Official site of the State Government of Chihuahua.
Mexican Congress
Official site; Spanish only.
Mexican Supreme Court
Official site; Spanish only.

Texan flag in the shape of the state.

Citizens' Commission
El Paso Citizens' Commission for best practices in government. A non-government body that seeks to ensure absolute transparency and integrity in local government.
City of El Paso
Official city site.
El Paso County
Official site offers tax and regulatory information.
Municode Library
This site hosts municipal codes in all states of the United States, available to view for free.
Texas Attorney General
Official state site.
Texas House of Representatives
Official page.
Texas Legislature Online
This site contains background information on the Legislature, as well as thorough information on the Legislature's current proceedings.
Texas State Senate
Provides information on the Senate, but includes records of the body's current proceedings, as well as archived information that includes video and transcripts.
TRAIL Agency Search
TRAIL (Texas Records and Information Locator) provides addresses, phone numbers, and links to Texas state agencies.

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