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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Grand Old Party (GOP)

Government; Government & politics

Term used since 1880 to refer to the Republican Party.

Institutions and officials which enact laws and execute and enforce public programs. Government in the United States is made up of executive, legislative and judicial branches at federal, state, and ...

Government Printing Office

Government; Government & politics

Independent federal agency in the executive branch. The Government Printing Office began operating in 1860. It produces and distributes printed and electronic publications of the federal government, ...

governor

Government; Government & politics

Chief executive of a state.

grand jury

Government; Government & politics

Ranges in size from 6 to 23, depending on the state, and functions to determine whether there is enough evidence available against a person accused of a crime to justify a trial.

grandfather clause

Government; Government & politics

Clause included in the state constitutions of several southern states after the Civil War placing high literacy and property requirements for voters whose ancestors did not vote before 1867. These ...