Government and Political Science
If you're new to politics or if you need to get a better understanding of terms and issues, you can find many answers here.
Reading for Political Bias
Finding a bias in a news report, magazine, article, or a speech can be difficult. Our notions of what is normal can vary by state, by region, by religion, and by gender. Opinions about bias might even vary from one individual to another in the same family! These tips are provided to help you determine whether you believe a work contains a political bias.
Finding a bias in a news report, magazine, article, or a speech can be difficult. Our notions of what is normal can vary by state, by region, by religion, and by gender. Opinions about bias might even vary from one individual to another in the same family! These tips are provided to help you determine whether you believe a work contains a political bias.
Write a Letter to the Editor
Are you motivated to write a letter to the editor of a newspaper or magazine? Find instructions on writing your letter and getting it published!
Are you motivated to write a letter to the editor of a newspaper or magazine? Find instructions on writing your letter and getting it published!
What Is a Liberal?
Some say liberal is a dirty word. What does the term really mean? While many critics of liberal ideology have attempted to vilify liberals and their beliefs, liberals will tell you that the term really denotes open-mindedness and the hope for equality for all.
Some say liberal is a dirty word. What does the term really mean? While many critics of liberal ideology have attempted to vilify liberals and their beliefs, liberals will tell you that the term really denotes open-mindedness and the hope for equality for all.
What is a Sanction?
A sanction may occur when one country poses a threat to other, less powerful countries.
A sanction may occur when one country poses a threat to other, less powerful countries.
What is a Conservative?
Are you a conservative? Are you wondering what a conservative person stands for? This FAQ provides an overview of conservative beliefs and values.
Are you a conservative? Are you wondering what a conservative person stands for? This FAQ provides an overview of conservative beliefs and values.
What is a Midterm Election?
A midterm election is an election that takes place during the years when there is not a presidential election.
A midterm election is an election that takes place during the years when there is not a presidential election.
What is a Political Extremist?
This FAQ can help if you've heard the term extremist on the news and in class, but you're not sure what it means.
This FAQ can help if you've heard the term extremist on the news and in class, but you're not sure what it means.