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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electoral college

Government; Government & politics

A body of individuals which elect the President and Vice President of the United States. The Constitution created this body, which consists of gatherings of state electors in each state to formally ...

entitlements

Government; Government & politics

Payments made to a person or government which meets the requirements enumerated in the law. Social Security benefits, military pensions, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) are all ...

enumerated powers

Government; Government & politics

Powers specifically listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution as being granted to the Congress.

delegated powers

Government; Government & politics

Powers specifically listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution as being granted to the Congress.

Environment and Natural Resources Division

Government; Government & politics

Formerly called the Land and Resources Division, part of the Department of Justice. This division acts as the nation's environmental lawyer, trying important cases related to the environment and its ...

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Government; Government & politics

Independent agency in the federal executive branch. Established in 1970, it works to protect and enhance the environment for present and future generations. The EPA's mission is to control and reduce ...

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Government; Government & politics

Independent federal agency in the executive branch. Created in 1964, this agency works to eliminate employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, age or other criteria ...