Political science

Political science

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

Industry: Politics

Add a new term

Contributors in Political Science

Become a Contributors

Political science

address in reply to the speech from the throne

Politics; Political Science

An address expressing the Commons' thanks to the Sovereign for the Throne Speech, adopted after a debate dealing with various aspects of the Government's program.

adjourn

Politics; Political Science

A motion to adjourn in the Senate (or a committee) ends that day's session.

adjourn for more than three days

Politics; Political Science

Under the Constitution, neither chamber may adjourn for more than three days without the approval of the other. Such approval is obtained in a concurrent resolution approved by both chambers.

adjournment

Politics; Political Science

The suspension of business for a specified time.

Often a dilatory tactic which may be employed to delay progress on a question. If a motion to adjourn a debate is adopted, the item is not dropped from the Order Paper but may be taken up again on a ...

adjournment of the house

Politics; Political Science

The termination of a sitting (either by motion or pursuant to a Standing or Special Order) within a session. An adjournment covers the period between the end of one sitting and the beginning of the ...

adjournment proceedings

Politics; Political Science

A thirty-minute period prior to the daily adjournment, during which Members may raise matters they believe have not been dealt with satisfactorily during Oral Question Period or, in the case of ...