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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sovereignty

Government; Government & politics

Supreme and final authority or power in a government. In the United States, sovereignty rests with the people.

Speaker of the House

Government; Government & politics

Presiding officer in the House of Representatives. He or she is formally elected by the House of Representatives but, in reality, is chosen by the majority party. In 1910, revolts by progressive ...

Law passed by the British Parliament in 1765 to tax the American colonies. Because of the recommendation of George Grenville, First Lord of the Treasury in Britain (April 1763-July 1765), Parliament ...

executive branch

Government; Government & politics

Section of the government which is responsible for executing laws. In the federal government, the executive branch consists of: the President, the Vice President, the Cabinet, all the executive ...

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Government; Government & politics

Name for the group of agencies, councils, and staff members which advise the president and help run the federal bureaucracy. The EOP was established by an executive order from President Franklin ...

executive power

Government; Government & politics

Power of the President of the United States, delegated or implied by the Constitution, to implement and enforce laws.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Government; Government & politics

Formerly called the Federal Aviation Agency. This administration was established in 1958, and made part of the Department of Transportation in 1967. It regulates air commerce to promote safety and ...