ABC-CLIO Solutions: American Government

This school database checks all the boxes!

Ideal for high school U.S. history and government courses, this database explains the nuanced structure and foundations of U.S. government and connects these concepts to current issues and questions about political processes, constitutional rights and international relations.

• Topic centers organized by theme: foundations; the three branches of government; rights and liberties; political behavior; political systems; domestic, economic and foreign policy; and state and local government
• More than 20,000 primary and secondary sources: reference articles, biographies of important government figures, images, maps, political cartoons and more
• More than 250 supplementary videos recorded by master teachers, with transcripts and outlines to aid teaching and learning
• CLIOview tool for comparing and graphing statistical data at the state level, with more than 20 demographic categories — including electoral results — to choose from
• Inquiry questions, worksheets, and scaffolded activities that strengthen students' critical thinking skills by inviting them to examine controversial issues
• Academic Success Corner with video tutorials to help students improve research, reading, writing and critical thinking skills
• History Hub educator support center with resources for classroom and library integration, including tools for standards alignment and customized learning, pacing guides, and more