Political science

Political science

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

Contributors in Political Science

Political science

The U.S. constitution provides for the strict separation of church and state. The First Amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." The issue is still ...

Chief electoral officer

Politics; Political Science

An officer of Parliament, appointed by resolution of the House of Commons, responsible for the administration of federal elections, including the monitoring of compliance with statutory provisions ...

Cheap money

Politics; Political Science

Also called easy money, the term refers to economic conditions in which there are low interest rates and high credit availability. The opposite is tight money.

Citizen

Politics; Political Science

A person who is a member of a state or nation, either by birth or naturalization. Anyone born in the U.S. is a U.S. citizen and is entitled to full civil rights.

Citation

Politics; Political Science

A numbered paragraph in a procedural authority, usually referred to in the course of debate on a question of privilege or a point of order.

Communications media

Politics; Political Science

A general term for all modern means of conveying information such as television, radio, newspapers and magazines, and the Internet (including blogs and tweets).

Common law

Politics; Political Science

The legal system of most English-speaking countries, including the U.S, based on custom, habit, and precedent. Common law is supplemented by statutory law, which is established by legislation. The ...