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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Chief of Staff of the White House

Government; Government & politics

One of the President's closest advisors. He or she directs the activities of the entire presidential staff.

citizen

Government; Government & politics

Person who is a member of a political society and, thus, owes allegiance to the society's government and is entitled to the rights and protections available from that government. A person who is born ...

citizenship

Government; Government & politics

Status that requires the individual to pledge allegiance to the government and entitles that individual to the rights and protections provided by the government.

civics

Government; Government & politics

The study of the roles, rights and responsibilities of government and citizenship.

civil case

Government; Government & politics

A lawsuit brought against one person or group to enforce or protect a private right; prevent a private wrong (tort); or obtain compensation for a private wrong (tort). This is different from a ...

civil disobedience

Government; Government & politics

The refusal to obey certain laws, in order to influence those with power to have them changed. Civil disobedience is characterized by the use of nonviolent techniques, such as boycotting, picketing, ...

Civil Division

Government; Government & politics

A division of the U.S. Department of Justice. The Civil Division deals with most of the civil cases in which the United States is a party, i.e., all civil cases which are not under the jurisdiction ...