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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United States National Central Bureau

Government; Government & politics

International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) - part of the Department of Justice. The USNCB represents the United States in INTERPOL, an international association of 160 countries which ...

United States Travel and Tourism Administration

Government; Government & politics

Established in 1981, part of the Department of Commerce. This administration supports the travel industry, in the United States and abroad, in their attempts to attract tourists and other foreign ...

Veterans Health Administration

Government; Government & politics

Part of the Department of Veterans' Affairs. This administration operates a network of health care facilities, including: 171 medical centers; 340 outpatient clinics; 127 nursing home care units; and ...

Vice President

Government; Government & politics

The person who takes over the Presidency in case of illness or death of the President. The Vice President also acts as president of the Senate, over which he presides. He or she may not vote in the ...

Virginia Plan

Government; Government & politics

Proposal presented by Virginia delegates at the 1787 Constitutional Convention which recommended that Congress be bicameral, and that states' representation be based on their populations. This plan ...

vote

Government; Government & politics

Choose. In order to vote in the United States, a person has to be at least 18 years old and a citizen of the United States. People who are eligible to vote must register.