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 "pork-barrel" project, also known as an ???earmark,??? is a publically funded project promoted by a legislator to bring money and jobs to his or her own district. The "pork" is allocated not on the ...

Prejudice

Politics; Political Science

A preconceived idea, usually unfavorable, about something, or an adverse judgement about someone or something, either in ignorance of the facts or direct contradiction of them, as when a person ...

Politicisation

Politics; Political Science

The giving of a political character to something. For example, if a debate over some previously non-political issue becomes divided along party political lines, this would be a politicisation of the ...

Precedent

Politics; Political Science

In law, a judicial decision that serves as a guide for future decisions in similar cases. Can also apply to administrative decisions made by the executive branch of government.

Post mortem

Politics; Political Science

Happening after death. Can be used figuratively, as in, party leaders held a post mortem discussion about the reasons for their defeat.

Prerogative

Politics; Political Science

Special exclusive powers, as for example, the powers that are vested only in the presidency and not in the legislature. The exclusive powers of a monarch are referred to as the royal prerogative.