Political Science & Law Research Guide: Web Sites
A guide to resources for political science & legal studies.
Recommended political websites
Statistics and public opinion
- Pew Research CenterNon-partisan "fact tank" with opinion polls, demographic research, and reports on trends in America and the world.
- Gallup Poll ReportsResults from public opinion polls on "hot topics" such as immigration, gay and lesbian rights, and healthcare law.
- More polls hereThis is a list of even more public opinion polls you might check out.
Voting and elections
- Vote411Vote411 has election information, including an online voter's guide that helps you compare candidates on different issues.
- Maryland State Board of ElectionsInformation on election dates, polling places, and registering to vote in MD.
- BallotpediaOne-stop resource for campaign and political information at the local level. Neutral and nonpartisan.
Recommended law websites
Definitions for legal terms
- Glossary of Court TermsFrom Maryland Courts.
- Nolo's Free Dictionary of Law Terms & Legal DefinitionsPlain-English definitions for legal terms.
Maryland law websites
- Code of MarylandOnline version of the Maryland code and rules of court.
- Maryland CourtsSearch court records (Case Search) and find court forms and other legal help here.
- Maryland's Peoples Law LibraryFind legal help, court process information, and legal research topics here.
Help reading and making legal citations
- How to Read Legal CitationsGuide from the state of MD.
- Basic Legal CitationGuide for how to make your own legal citations. Includes lots of examples.