World’s Smallest Political Quiz
Are you liberal or conservative? A statist, a centrist, or a libertarian? Take this short quiz to find out! Even the Washington Post says the World’s Smallest Political Quiz “has gained respect as a valid measure of a person’s political leanings.”
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myGovernment
Don’t know the difference between Senators Mikulski and Murkowski? Want to know what bills made their way out of the hopper and onto the floor today? Gotta know how many seats Nebraska has in the House? (It’s three.) In case you’re unfamiliar with your representatives in Congress and their voting record, this app will catch you up to speed in short order.
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Visible Vote Mobile
Connects your opinions to Congress by letting you rate your approval for federal legislators, vote on issues that matter to you, compare your opinions to your representatives, research the latest legislation, and even write to your representative about a specific issue.
POLITICO
Politico is the central location for the capital’s political news. Stay up to date on every triumph and every scandal inside the Beltway.
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Real Clear Politics
Real Clear Politics is a great aggregator of polling numbers for national and state races. Poll numbers can swing quickly, so keep tabs on your favorite–and least favorite–candidates around the country.
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Political Quotes
Need a catalyst for an inspiring speech? This little app will supply you with quotes from political luminaries around the globe, from Aristotle to Mandela to Kennedy.
Oxford Dictionary of Politics
Not a political scientist? That’s okay, the Oxford Dictionary of Politics will explain everything from a filibuster to Fillmore for you–for a high price.
Political Glossary
For the more budget-minded consumer, the Political Glossary should do the trick.