The Legislative Process
A guide that starts with the whole picture, then tracks each step of the process of passing a law, with links to the resources--on the Web and at Duke--that document it.
Congress A to Z
CQ Press book for quick lookup of terms.
Complete Idiot’s Guide to the US Constitution
Includes theory & history, plus explanation of each Article and Amendment; also essays on current constitutional issues like Presidential power.
Oxford Guide to the US Government
This links to the e-book, available to Duke users online. Also in print in Reference.
USA.gov a good place to start for exploring all aspects of US government
FDSys (Federal Digital System) GPO's new site for all sorts of US government documents
政策信息 government policy and analysis.
中国网 Includes government White Papers and China News from the People's Republic of China. Links to some of very useful information, such as recent government laws and policy, important government official speeches.
China Data Online (Chinese & English)
Political Handbook of the World
Covers every country in the world and intergovernmental organizations; with extensive political background, economics, social movements, history and leadership of political parties, and current issues
IHS Connect
Search for market and finance data by country. Includes a country's profile, current political, economic, legal, tax, security risk news, and long term (5 year) financial projections
Oxford Analytica
Stratfor
Current intelligence and geopolitical analysis for businesses and government agencies' use in strategic decision-making
