Government & politics

Government & politics

The study of general concepts used in governments and politics, as well as the institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the government and political reality.

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Tony nicklinsons vs. the british court

Government; Government & politics

Paralised Tony Nicklinson's highest wish is to die after suffering of a lock-in-syndrom for 7 years. With the support from his family he went to court earlier this year, and broke down when his plea ...

Kim jong-un and the holy war

Government; Government & politics

The leader of North-Korea, Kim Jong-Un recently gave orders to his troops to be ready for an eventual war against South-Korea and not to let any chance of fighting go by in case of a bomb crossing ...

House majority leader

Government; Government & politics

Prominent position in the majority party, second only to the Speaker of the House in party authority. Like the Senate majority leader, the House majority leader helps promote the legislative agenda ...

Hatch Act Rules

Government; Government & politics

Rules that regulate the actions of federal employees, as published by the US Merit Systems Protection Board. According to the Hatch Act rules, federal employees may engage in most political ...

Grounds

Government; Government & politics

Rational or factual basis for arguing something. In order to appeal a case, the attorneys must have grounds for appeal. They cannot simply appeal because they are not happy with the decision.

Health Resources and Services Administration

Government; Government & politics

Part of the Public Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services. This administration provides grants for state, local, and private nonprofit health care facilities, like hospitals. ...

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)

Government; Government & politics

British political theorist who argued that individuals formed governments because of their rational self-interest. One of the major intellectual figures of the Enlightenment, his most famous work is ...