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 treasonous group or faction who give support to an enemy. For example, a nation might be successfully fighting an external enemy, but then be undone by the appearance of a fifth column within their ...

Filibuster

Politics; Political Science

Holding up legislation or other business in the U.S. Senate by organising continuous speeches in opposition so that no vote can be taken. It needs 60 Senators to vote to end a filibuster. Filibusters ...

Fireside chat

Politics; Political Science

The term has its origins in the radio addresses given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s. Roosevelt aimed for informality, to convey the impression that he was speaking directly to all ...

Fiat

Politics; Political Science

An order or decree issued by a legal authority. A fiat may be of an arbitrary nature, as, for example, when it is used as an instrument of government by an authoritarian regime that is not compelled ...

Feminist

Politics; Political Science

One who supports the beliefs and goals of feminism. A feminist is usually a woman, but a man can be a feminist too.

Figurehead

Politics; Political Science

Someone who is nominally in a position of authority but who holds no real power.

Grandstanding

Politics; Political Science

The term refers to a deliberate attempt to win applause from an audience. In political speech, a politician might be accused of grandstanding when he makes statements or speeches that are designed to ...