Political science

Political science

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

Contributors in Political Science

Political science

An accusation of misconduct brought against a person holding public office. The House of Representatives has the sole power to bring charges of impeachment, and the Senate has sole authority to try ...

imperialism

Politics; Political Science

The policy that aims at building and maintaining an empire, in which many states and peoples, spread over a wide geographical area, are controlled by one dominant state. Imperialism is the opposite ...

implied powers

Politics; Political Science

Powers that are not stated explicitly in the U.S. constitution but can be inferred, based on the interpretation of the powers that are expressed.

import

Politics; Political Science

To bring goods or services from a foreign country into one's own country for purposes of sale. The opposite of export.

import quota

Politics; Political Science

A form of government control over the number of imported goods. It may apply to a specific nation only, or to all imports of a certain item. It is designed to protect domestic industries.

in vogue

Politics; Political Science

Fashionable. If a political idea is considered in vogue, it simply means that a lot of people are currently talking about it and advocating it.

inalienable right

Politics; Political Science

A right that is derived from natural law, a God-given right that cannot be taken away. The Declaration of Independence states that "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...