Political science

Political science

The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.

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riot

Politics; Political Science

A violent public disturbance by (in law) three or more people.

politician

Politics; Political Science

A person who participates directly in politics (usually party politics) as candidate for or holder of public office. Politicians often rate low in public esteem, as lacking integrity ("they'll ...

The Wealth of Nations

Politics; Political Science

The Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, it is a reflection on economics at the beginning of the Industrial ...

Poll aggregator

Politics; Political Science

A poll aggregator is someone who uses current election poll results and knowledge of past trends to predict the outcome of major elections.

Adjournment to a day and time certain

Adjournment under a motion or resolution that fixes the next time of meeting for one of both houses. Under the Constitution, neither house can adjourn for more than three days without the concurrence ...

Adjourn for more than three days

Politics; Political Science

Under the Constitution, neither chamber may adjourn for more than three days without the approval of the other. Such approval is obtained in a concurrent resolution approved by both chambers.

Adjournment sine die

Politics; Political Science

Final adjournment of an annual or two- year session of Congress. Adjournment without fixing a definite day for reconvening; literally "adjournment without a day." A session can continue when, under ...