Political science

Political science

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

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Breach of privilege

Politics; Political Science

An infringement of one of the specific privileges of the House or its Members which prevents them from carrying out their functions. The House is asked to deal with an alleged breach only when it ...

A statement of estimated income and expenditure over a given period for an individual, group, government or organization. If revenues exceed expenditures, there is a budget surplus; if expenditure is ...

Breach of the peace

Politics; Political Science

A violation of the public peace, as in a riot. Also refers to any disorderly conduct.

Carter doctrine

Politics; Political Science

The doctrine enunciated by President Jimmy Carter in 1980, stating that "An attempt by any outside forces to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital ...

Carpetbagger

Politics; Political Science

An outsider. The term was originally applied to politicians from the Northern United States who went to the South after the civil war to try to exploit the unstable situation there for their own ...

Censorship

Politics; Political Science

The prevention of publication, transmission, or exhibition of material considered undesirable for the general public to possess or be exposed to. This can include the censorship, in the national ...

Caucus

Politics; Political Science

A private meeting of members of a political party to plan action or to select delegates for a nominating convention; also refers to distinct groups, either official or unofficial, in Congress, as in ...