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 sum total of potential political influence that a politician builds up, by doing favours to others, supporting another lawmaker on a key issue, etc., so that when the time comes he can draw on ...

Police power

Politics; Political Science

The power of a state to regulate the actions of individuals and society as a whole in order to protect and promote the general welfare, including public health, safety and morals.

Political party

Politics; Political Science

A political organisation that puts up candidates at elections who support the party's policies and attempts to win power so that it can put its policies into operation.

Political access

Politics; Political Science

The ability to gain the attention of people in positions of influence in the political world. Gaining political access is the main function of lobbyists.

Political theory

Politics; Political Science

The study of the philosophy of the state and of government, or of a particular idea relating to it.

Political

Politics; Political Science

That which pertains to affairs of state, to government and its institutions.

Primary elections

Politics; Political Science

Elections held to nominate a candidate for a particular party at a forthcoming election for public office. Voters may only vote in the primary held by their own party (except in the case of a ...