Political science

Political science

The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.

Contributors in Political Science

Political science

A group that lobbies for the interests of its members. This activity is protected by the First Amendment, "the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for redress of ...

intermediate-range missiles

Politics; Political Science

Missiles that can carry nuclear warheads over a distance of 600-3,000 miles. These include U.S. cruise missiles (range of 1,600 miles) and Pershing II missiles (range of 1,100 miles.) The numbers of ...

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Politics; Political Science

UN agency which works for the acceleration of the peaceful use of atomic energy in order to create peace, health and prosperity throughout the world; it encourages research and development on the ...

International Court of Justice (ICJ) of the United Nations

Politics; Political Science

The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, sometimes known simply as the World Court. Its jurisdiction covers cases that are submitted to it by U.N. members; it gives advisory opinions and ...

international law

Politics; Political Science

Rules, principles and conventions that govern the relations between states. International law has been built up piecemeal through agreements, tribunals, international conferences, long-established ...

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Politics; Political Science

The IMF was established in 1946, with 39 members. In 2010, membership stood at 186 countries, which included all the major countries of the world. One of the newest members is Kosovo, which joined in ...

internationalism

Politics; Political Science

The belief that the greatest possible cooperation between nations in trade, culture, education, government, etc. is the best way to build peace. This is the opposite of isolationism and nationalism. ...