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ORIGINAL PROJECT: Studying Presidents

Pres. Madison's Positions on Roll Call Votes:
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This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents. See index.

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(15:38) In this episode, we explore new research and data on American politics and public policy. Topics include legislative behavior, partisan dynamics, public opinion, and the impact of institutions on policy outcomes..

Political Science Data Podcast: Recent Developments in American Politics & Policy Research

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Featuring Henry Brady (6:20).

the Rise of Political Polarization

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Useful, basic tables on roll call votes in House and Senate (101-present).

Congress Roll Call Vote Indexes

Accessible, comprehensive analysis of available data sources to answer critical questions about gig and non-traditional work in the United States..

Gig Economy Data Hub

Information source for the United States electoral system; great data on voter turnout..

United States Election Project

Responsible for collecting and processing data for California's decennial redistricting..

California Redistricting Database

State and Local Public Policies in the United States is an ongoing research project and data compendium. On this website you can download spreadsheets containing data on state policies..

State Policy Index

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Weeds Podcast, The

Peer-reviewed journal from the Pennsylvania Political Science Association that publishes original research in all subfields of political science..

Commonwealth: A Journal of Pennsylvania Politics & Policy

Professionally informed commentary on issues affecting contemporary American politics..

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Articles focus on American governmental institutions over time and on their social, economic and cultural setting..

Studies in Am. Political Development

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