Political science

Political science

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

Contributors in Political Science

Political science

A body of Members, Senators, or Members and Senators, selected to consider such matters as the House may refer to it or empower it to examine, including bills. There are several types of committees: ...

Committee of the whole house

Politics; Political Science

All of the Members of the House sitting in the Chamber as a committee. Presided over by a chair rather than by the Speaker, it studies appropriation bills and any other matters referred to it by the ...

Committee clerk

Politics; Political Science

The procedural clerk acting as administrative officer and adviser on parliamentary procedure to a committee. The committee clerk takes the minutes of proceedings at all committee meetings and may ...

Committee of supply

Politics; Political Science

Formerly, a Committee of the Whole responsible for approving the Government's expenditure plans. Abolished in 1968, its functions have been assumed by the various standing committees of the House.

Committee hearing

Politics; Political Science

A meeting convened by a committee to receive oral evidence either publicly or in camera. Hearings may be held on a specific topic or concerning a particular legislative proposal.

Commissar

Politics; Political Science

Formerly the title of Soviet administrative officers, particularly the heads of government departments. The term was dropped in 1946 in favour of minister.