An interesting look at the governmental system in Libya. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about Moamar Qadhafi's concept of government and how it is being carried out.

Martin Luther King Jr. left the famous march from Selma to Montgomery to come to Cleveland. Why? To encourage voter registration as a way for black people to let their voices be heard. Support materials are provided. [2:47]

Since 1948, the National Election Studies group has been polling Americans on public policy issues. Information is presented statistically and graphically on a wide range of topics involved in the "flow of public opinion and electoral behavior and choice."

A look at the development of government in Nigeria since its independence in 1960. Information is very current. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

An interactive map that shows the countries of the Middle East in 2003. Gives information such as population, government, and history about each country.

This site, a companion to a PBS program, explores the lives of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. With ample use of video and audio commentary, the site chronicles their work, their friendship and thus the history of the American suffrage movement. As you listen to their stories and view the flash pictures, you can also read a side text for more information.

PolitiFact.com, a Pulitzer prize winning political reporting organization offers an evaluation of President Obama's campaign promises after his 100 days in office. Includes a 14 minute audio story with a link to more indpeth analysis of more than 10 different issues.

Information on the political parties in El Salvador and the dates they were founded. Includes names and telephone numbers of party leaders.

In this activity, students learn the important role that both personality and political platform have in shaping presidential elections by watching videos in groups comparing presidents who won on personality and those who won on politics. They present what they learned and then all groups watch and discuss a video of Ronald Reagan who used both personality and politics.

Also known just as Politics, this influential document is presented here in several formats.

An independent newsroom that covers a wide variety of topics and events, which are often neglected by the mainstream media, and works to promote change. Explore investigative reports on politics, social-justice issues, technology, and national security.

Ronald Heifetz, who is renowned for defining the adaptive leadership framework, shares his journey from practicing medicine to teaching at the Harvard Kennedy School. We learn about the principle of adaptability, and how it can help us navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. This is “The Mobilization of Adaptability” for the Xchange. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, the Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.

Using published materials in the essay, the author describes the methods used by various media to manipulate the politics of the country through their ability to "manage" the news.

Find factsheets and other information on clean water, commercial logging, urban sprawl, wildlands, and other environmental priorities, as well as review the environmental records of politicians, get involved, and much more.

A look at the current governmental system in South Africa in the post-apartheid period. You can see how the election process works and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Primary source materials from the post-Revolutionary War period in America, 1789-1820, which depict the sense of politics in a newly formed nation with a developing national identity. Includes reading guide, questions for discussion and links to supplemental material.

U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience). U.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender.Senior Contributing AuthorsP. Scott Corbett, Ventura CollegeVolker Janssen, California State University, FullertonJohn M. Lund, Keene State CollegeTodd Pfannestiel, Clarion UniversityPaul Vickery, Oral Roberts UniversitySylvie Waskiewicz

How did events in the years after 1980 affect national identity in the United States? Kim discusses changes in US foreign policy, economics, and politics, attempting to place the developments of this era into a broader historical context. [9:43]

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