Political science

Political science

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

Contributors in Political Science

Political science

Marxist term designating Liberal Democracy in a Capitalist Economic system. A Capitalist state, according to Communism, is not truly democratic because State institutions place the interests of the ...

Board of internal economy

Politics; Political Science

The governing body of the House of Commons. Presided over by the Speaker, the Board is responsible for all matters of financial and administrative policy affecting the House of Commons. The Board is ...

Boycott

Politics; Political Science

To refuse to do business with an organisation or nation, as when the Soviet Union boycotted the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Also refers to a refusal to buy or sell something, as when, say, ...

Blue-slip resolution

Politics; Political Science

House resolution ordering the return to the Senate of a Senate bill or amendment that the House believes violates the constitutional prerogative of the House to originate revenue measures.

Borrowing authority

Politics; Political Science

Power required by the Government to make up any shortfall between revenues and expenditures, and obtained by way of a borrowing authority bill.

Blues

Politics; Political Science

The unedited in extenso transcript of proceedings in the House or in one of its committees, so called because they were formerly printed on blue paper.

Charisma

Politics; Political Science

In political speech refers to a person's flair and personal magnetism, his or her ability to inspire voters. Charismatic candidates exude charm and power; they excite people and can persuade them to ...