Political science

Political science

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

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underground

Politics; Political Science

Political or military opposition that cannot come out in the open. Often happens in times of war, when a country is occupied by an enemy, as in the French underground during World War II.

Involving one side only. Thus when Zimbabwe (then known as Rhodesia) made a unilateral Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1965, it meant that the Declaration was made by only one party out ...

united front

Politics; Political Science

Refers to a situation in which several groups or individuals who have some differences of opinion patch them up in order to deal with others, as in the union leaders put aside their differences and ...

United Nations (UN)

Politics; Political Science

The UN was established after World War 11 to solve international disputes that threaten world peace and security. The UN also works to protect human rights; promote the protection of the environment; ...

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Politics; Political Science

Provides aid and development assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. The headquarters is in New York.

United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR)

Politics; Political Science

Established by the UN Economic and Social Council to promote human rights worldwide; tries to solve problems around such issues as the death penalty, freedom of religious beliefs, and racial ...

United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

Politics; Political Science

Aims to promote higher standards of living, full employment and economic and social progress in member nations. It issues reports and make recommendations on a wide range of economic, social and ...