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Directgov
This site provides links to a vast amount of public service information from central and local government - for example you can find a government department or a local council, look for school term dates, benefits information, find a GP etc. There are 'Do it Online' links within each section to online applications for driving tests, passports and tax returns etc. Search for information by topic or by relevant group - parents, young people, disabled people, carers, over 50s, and Britons living abroad.
http://www.direct.gov.uk
Elections and Electoral Systems Around the World
Scroll to find an extensive list of links about elections and results in different countries.
http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/ election.htm
Epolitix
This site hosts MP's websites and blogs ( search by name, constituency or by party) and also includes political news and a legislation watch
http://www.epolitix.com
Foreign Governments
Find here links to the official websites of national governments worldwide. The Information is provided by the Northwestern University Library.
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/ govinfo/ resource/ internat/ foreign.html
International IDEA
This intergovernmental organisation, The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) supports democratic institutions and processes. Find information about electoral systems in general and worldwide country profiles which include information about specific electoral systems.
http://www.idea.int/ countryprofile.cfm
Political Sciences Resources
A very comprehensive, world-wide, political sciences resource from Keele University, with sections on constitutions, local politics, international relations, political theory and British politics. Search under "area studies" for information arranged by country.
http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/
Treaties
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office site lists current UK bilateral and multilateral treaties. Go to 'About the FCO' select 'Publications and Documents' and then click 'Treaties'.
http://www.fco.gov.uk
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