Political science

Political science

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

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recess

Politics; Political Science

The period between the ending of one session (prorogation) and the beginning of the next. It's also used in reference to a long adjournment.

demagogy

Politics; Political Science

A set of rhetoric and polemic methods used to disorient the public in order to win it over. Most often used to gain political power.

affirmative action programs

Politics; Political Science

Programs of government, universities, and businesses that are designed to favor minorities and remedy past discrimination.

agenda setting

Politics; Political Science

The power to determine which public policy questions will be debated or considered.

appellate jurisdiction

Politics; Political Science

The right of the Supreme Court to hear cases that are appealed from lower state or federal courts on the grounds that they concern violations of constitutional rights.

appellate court

Politics; Political Science

A court having jurisdiction to review cases and issues that were originally tried in lower courts.

high politics

Politics; Political Science

A term coined during the Cold War to distinguish what was worth fighting for. This distinction was necessary due to the advent of the atomic bomb. High politics, then took the meaning of ...