Travel Document Systems
Tds: Barbados: Government
Read about the government of Barbados which is based on the British parliamentary system. You can find out about the elections, political parties, and branches of government. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Grenada: Government
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Lesotho: Government
Learn about the government of Lesotho in this article from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Find a list of the current government officials and read about the political parties.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: How the President of the United States Is Elected
How is the President of the United States elected? This explanation discusses the role of political parties and conventions, and the unusual role of the electoral college as set-forth by the Constitution.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Parti Quebecois
An encyclopedia entry that provides information on the major separatist political party in Quebec. The site includes information on the history of the party and its leaders, election results, and a variety of related links.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Politics
The Washington Post provides the latest news, issues, and events surrounding U.S. politics today. The wealth of information found here includes top stories, transcripts, party perspectives, poll watchers, video, audio, and more. PLEASE...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Politics of Nepal
Article on Nepal including government branches, political parties and leaders, and other facts concerning their current political system.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Republican Party History
Article provides a history of the Republican party and details on the eighteen Presidents who have belonged to the Republican Party through George W. Bush.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Free Soil Party
This article contains an overview of the history of the Free Soil Party, its leaders, their beliefs, and eventually joined with the National Union Party to form the newly formed Republican Party in 1854.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Whig Party
This article contains an overview of the history of the rise and fall of the Whig Party, its leaders, their beliefs, and the demise of the party over the issue of slavery.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Democratic Party History
This article contains a summary of the history of the rise of the Democratic Party, its origins, leaders, presidents, and their beliefs.
Other
Nepal Home Page: Political Structure
This resouce provides an overview of Nepal's branches of government, national elections, and political parties.
Other
Green Party of Canada/parti Vert Du Canada, Gpc/pvc
Increasingly the Green Party has been successful in democratic politics in Canada. The Greens are a party that has comparable parties in Europe and the United States. The party is primarily interested in maintaining sustainable...
Other
Libertarian Party of Canada
The Libertarian Party of Canada is a party that articulates a political ideology where a government is restrained and people are "free" to pursue property rights and personal "freedom". It is a small party that attempts to run candidates...
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources on the Net: Iceland: Parties
This site provides links to all political organizations, parties, and groups of the country of Iceland.
BBC
Bbc News: End of Era for All Powerful Party
A BBC News article concerning the recent fall of the 71-year reign of the PRI in Mexican politics. Highlights the victory of Vicente Fox, the call for reform, and an increase in democratization.
CNN
Cnn: Democratic Party History
CNN provides a brief account of Democratic party history from the party's origins in the Democratic-Republican party to the present, including information on the era preceding the Civil War.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Third Party (United States)
An explanation of the role of third parties, their history, and some notable third party candidates can be found in this Wikipedia article.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Progressive Party Platform, 1912
Provides text of the Progressive Party platform in 1912. In this primary source document, the Bull Moose Party declares its stance on issues of the 1912 election.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Whig Party (United States)
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the United States Whig Party. Includes info on the creation, growth and end of the Whig Party.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Reform Party of Canada
Describes the rise of the Reform Party in Canada, its history, and where it started.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Germany: Christian Social Union
Traces the history of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union party of Germany. Examines principles that make up the party and how it has emerged as a dominant force in German politics since WWII.
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources on the Net: Brazil
Provides a list of political sites available on the web with links to media, governments, political parties, and organizations for the country of Brazil. Very few links are in English.
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