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GOV 1301: National Government: Home

This guide--and associated resources--corresponds with the course GOV1301: National Government.

Hello and Welcome to the Gordon Library GOV 1301: National Government Guide!

[Abroad] United States Congress

"[Abroad] United States Congress" by mcdyessjin (Yu-Jen Shih) is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

What's In This Guide

In this guide, users will find the following information and resources related to American National Government, including:

  • An introductory home page, with direct access via chat services to library staff. 
  • Relevant resources available at the Gordon Library.
  • Resources related to source evaluation, authority, and policy.
  • APA Citation guidance and information. 
  • News and current events resources.

If the chat is not available, please feel free to email us at library@wpi.edu or you can make an appointment with a librarian at http://wpi.libcal.com/appointments

Related Guides

Introduction

"US Supreme Court" by dbking is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

"This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles, institutions, and processes of the constitutional democracy of the United States. It examines the formal structure of the Federal system of government, including Congress, the presidency, the judiciary, and the various departments, agencies, and commissions which comprise the executive branch. Emphasis is placed on the relationships among Federal, state and local governments in the formulation and administration of domestic policies, and on the interactions among interest groups, elected officials and the public at large with administrators in the policy process. The various topics covered in the survey are linked by consideration of fiscal and budgetary issues, executive management, legislative oversight, administrative discretion, policy analysis and evaluation and democratic accountability."

James Webb Space Telescope Revealed"James Webb Space Telescope Revealed" by NASA Goddard Photo and Video is licensed under CC BY 2.0

From the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Research: 

"You must understand society to effectively address our global grand challenges. Toward this end, the Social Science & Policy Studies (SSPS) department prepares students to understand human behavior and cognition, the environment, sustainable development, policy design and evaluation, and systems thinking. Through our teaching and student research opportunities, we cultivate professionals who have a deep understanding of the social impacts of science, technology, and innovation. 

Our dedicated faculty offers students unique opportunities to make connections between societal concerns and technology through faculty-led research and student projects. To prepare themselves professionally, many of our students will double major in a technical field and a complementary SSPS-related degree. We also offer a variety of minors that can be uniquely paired with any major."

For a full description of programs and courses on offer, please refer to the Department of Social Science & Policy Studies. 

Resources Available at the Gordon Library