political power
type: Concept
narrower: emergency powers

emergency powers
definition: Emergency powers generally refers to the temporary suspension of the normal rules and proceedings in an organized political system and the provision of special discretionary authorities to a specific agent to respond to extraordinarily dangerous situations that threaten public safety. Such situations may include foreign invasion, internal rebellion, economic depression, or a severe natural disaster. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Emergency Powers]
broader: security (political science)
broader: presidential duties and responsibilities
broader: political power
broader: constitutions and constitutionalism
type: Concept

security (political science)
type: Concept
narrower: emergency powers

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: emergency powers

constitutions and constitutionalism
type: Concept
narrower: emergency powers

presidential duties and responsibilities
type: Concept
narrower: emergency powers