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 formal, binding international agreement that may cover issues including the regulation of trade, the making of peace, or the forming of military alliances. In the U.S., all treaties proposed by the ...

Trade union

Politics; Political Science

An organisation of workers who do similar jobs. A trade union exists to take collective action on behalf of its members in negotiations with employers over wages, working conditions, etc. Trade ...

Treason

Politics; Political Science

Betrayal of one's country. In the U.S. constitution treason is defined as making war against the U.S. (by a U.S. citizen) or by giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the U.S.

Third World

Politics; Political Science

The impoverished or developing countries of the world, made up mostly of Asian, African, and South American countries.

Toxic wastes

Politics; Political Science

Waste matter produced in industrial or technological processes that is harmful to humans and the environment.

War crime

Politics; Political Science

A crime against humanity, such as deliberate killing of civilians or mistreatment of prisoners, committed during a war. War crimes are defined in a number of internationally accepted treaties, ...

Whip

Politics; Political Science

The term is derived from fox-hunting in England. It was adopted by political parties in the British parliament, and the U.S. borrowed the term from the British. A whip is the legislator responsible ...