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Apps and Software related to Government and Politics
The purpose of this page is to list all apps, software and websites related to government and politics. We will also have an overview of these items. Doing this will let us know what platforms exist out there and what their features are. This will give us ideas for our own software and apps, as well serve as a database for such items.
Distinctions:
- App: For phones, tablet
- Software: Can be used for Desktop computers and Laptops
- Websites: Online platform accessible from any device
For help with how to search for these items see: Methods for Searching for Apps and software related to Govt and Politics (open in a new tab if needed)
App/SW/Website name and Link (add items first)
Only fill out the first two columns for now (Name/Link and Platform type). For Apps, specify in brackets if its Android or Iphone:
| Name & Link | Platform Type (App, Software or Website) | Non-commercial? | Description | Pros | Cons | Quotes from Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countable - Contact Congress | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Goods Unite Us - Open Politic | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| AP US Gov and Politics Exam Prep | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| RandomNation - Politics Game | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rival Regions | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Country statistics: gdp, politics, population, etc | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Show of Hands | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| True Democracy | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| TrackBill: Legislation Tracker | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mx. Democracy | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Laws of Civilization | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| POWER - Political Strategy MMO | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Democracy - Polls and Votes | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| VocalEyes - Community organising | App (Android) | - | - | - | - | - |
| HelloVoter | App (iPhone) | - | - | - | - | - |
| FactStream | App (iPhone) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Political App | App (iPhone) | - | - | - | - | - |
| HearMyVoice | App (iPhone) | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Congressional Record | App (iPhone) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt Clock - USA, World Countries National debt | App (iPhone) | - | - | - | - | - |
| TrackBill: Legislation Tracker | App (iPhone) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Democracy OS | Software | - | - | - | - | - |
| Decidim | Software | - | - | - | - | - |
| Democracy Earth | Software | - | - | - | - | - |
| Consul | Software | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vote411.org | Website | - | - | - | - | - |
| Open States | Website | - | - | - | - | - |
| Student Vote | Website | - | - | - | - | - |
| Global Open Data Index (GODI) | Website | - | - | - | - | - |
| Web Roots Democracy | Website | - | - | - | - | |
| Electoral Reform Society | Website | - | - | - | - | |
| Ushahidi | ? | - | - | - | - | |
| Liquid | ? | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nesta | ? | - | - | - | - | - |
| D-CENT | ? | - | - | - | - | |
| MiVote | ? | - | - | - | - | |
| Vote Smart | ? | - | - | - | - | |
| Civis | ? | - | - | - | - | - |
| Represent | ? | - | - | - | - | - |
| Democracy Club | ? | - | - | - | - | |
| TheyWorkForYou | ? | - | - | - | - |
Links to Articles mentioning apps and software and websites
- 5 Best Political Apps to Help You Resist, Stay Informed, and Take Action
- Best apps for getting politically active (and a few you should avoid)
- Best Election Apps, Political Apps
- Out in the Open: An Open Source Website That Gives Voters a Platform to ...
- Apps for democracy – open data and the future of politics
- Liquid democracy uses blockchain to fix politics, and now you can vote for it
- Two eminent political scientists: The problem with democracy is voters
- Better than a ballot box: Could digital democracy win your vote?
- Covering political polls: A cautionary research roundup
- Your Citizen Survey is NOT a Political Poll | National Research Center
- Election polling - Pew Research Center Methods
- What Makes a Good Politician? Reassessing the Criteria Used for...