Political Science: Political Science- TN State Resources
Political Science Web Resources
- Campaign Finance DataSee how candidates and committees raise and spend money in federal elections. This financial data helps voters make informed decisions.
- Inter-university Consortium for Political & Social Research (ICPSR)An international consortium of more than 750 academic institutions and research organizations, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) provides leadership and training in data access, curation, and methods of analysis for the social science research community.
- The Social Exploreran online research tool designed to provide quick and easy access to historical census data and demographic information. It creates fast, intuitive, and appealing maps and reports to help users visually analyze and understand demography and social change throughout history. An invaluable repository of information, the site currently includes the entire US Census history from 1790 to 2000.
- Tennessee LegislatureThe government website for the Tennessee legislature. Live streams for congress, senate, and house of representatives. Look up bills and locate legislatures in your region.
Voting Resources
Tennessee State Voting Basics
How often do you vote? Many people believe you only vote every four years during the presidential election.
However, elections occur frequently. If you are a United States citizen who meets the requirements to vote, you have the right to vote for your elected representatives in Congress, which includes both the House of Representatives and the Senate. You also have the right to vote for local elected officials like state governor, county mayor, city mayor, school board representatives, city council representatives, and ballot initiatives that impact where you live. It can be confusing, but the links on this page will help you sort it out.
The more elections you vote in, and the more you know about who and what you are voting for, the more empowered you are as a citizen. Never think that your vote doesn't count - it does!
Websites: Tennessee State Government sources
