Political science

Political science

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

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committee hearing

Politics; Political Science

A meeting convened by a committee to receive oral evidence either publicly or in camera. Hearings may be held on a specific topic or concerning a particular legislative proposal.

committee of supply

Politics; Political Science

Formerly, a Committee of the Whole responsible for approving the Government's expenditure plans. Abolished in 1968, its functions have been assumed by the various standing committees of the House.

All of the Members of the House sitting in the Chamber as a committee. Presided over by a chair rather than by the Speaker, it studies appropriation bills and any other matters referred to it by the ...

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

Politics; Political Science

A UN committee; created by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. CERD examines reports of racial discrimination; operates UN libraries in New York and ...

committee stage of a bill

Politics; Political Science

Detailed study of the clauses of a bill by a committee. This stage, which may include the hearing of witnesses, is the first at which amendments may be proposed to specific provisions of the bill.

common law

Politics; Political Science

The legal system of most English-speaking countries, including the U.S, based on custom, habit, and precedent. Common law is supplemented by statutory law, which is established by legislation. The ...

commonwealth

Politics; Political Science

Similar in meaning to common good. The term originated in seventeenth century political thought. The idea was that all members of a society had certain common interests which contributed to the good ...