Government & politics

Government & politics

The study of general concepts used in governments and politics, as well as the institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the government and political reality.

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filibuster

Government; Government & politics

A tactic in which a Senator holds the floor for a long time in order to delay or prevent a vote on an issue. Filibusters cannot occur in the House of Representatives, since speaking time is limited.

Financial Management Service

Government; Government & politics

One of the agencies of the Department of the Treasury. The Financial Management Service acts as the central bookkeeper for the federal government, as well as its major financial reporting agency.

fiscal policy

Government; Government & politics

Government policies which seek to influence the economy through tax and spending policies.

Part of the Public Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA administers federal laws which prohibit the manufacture, shipment, or sale of impure or unsafe foods, drugs, ...

foreign policy

Government; Government & politics

Decisions and programs made by the government which are directly related to issues involving other countries. Sometimes domestic and foreign policies influence each other.

Foreign Service

Government; Government & politics

Part of the Department of State. The Foreign Service has thousands of ambassadors and staff members, who are trained to represent the United States in embassies, missions, liaison offices, consulates ...

Forest Service

Government; Government & politics

Created by the Transfer Act of 1905. The Forest Service bears the responsibility for federal leadership in the management of forest land. It manages the national Forest System, which consists of: 155 ...