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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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Bills referred
Politics; Political Science
When introduced, a bill is referred to the committee or committees that have jurisdiction over the subject with which the bill is concerned. Under the standing rules of the House and Senate, bills ...
Bill
Politics; Political Science
A proposed law submitted to Parliament for its approval. It may originate either with the Government, with a private Member or from a Committee, and may relate either to public or private interests. ...
Bipartisan
Politics; Political Science
In American political discourse, refers to policies that have the support of both Democrats and Republicans. Bipartisanship is often most apparent in foreign policy, in which it is considered ...
Bill analysis
Politics; Political Science
A document that must be prepared by committee staff prior to hearing the bill in committee. It explains how a bill would change current law and sometimes mentions support and opposition from major ...
Bilateralism
Politics; Political Science
Joint economic or security policies between two nations. Bilateralism may refer to trade agreements, or to military treaties and alliances. It also refers to cooperation between allies.
Bureaucracy
Politics; Political Science
A formal organisation with defined objectives, a hierarchy of specialised roles and systematic processes of direction and administration. Bureaucracy is found in earlier times in history, for example ...
