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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.
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anarchic order
Politics; Political theory
Order resulting from mutual coordination in the absence of a higher authority.
anomic group
Politics; Political theory
Spontaneously formed interest group with concern over a specific issue.
aristocracy
Politics; Political theory
A form of government in which a minority rules under the law.
associational group
Politics; Political theory
Formally organized group which articulates the interests of its members over long periods of time.
asymmetrical federalism
Politics; Political theory
A federal system of government in which powers are unevenly divided between provinces, i.e. some provinces have greater responsibilities or more autonomy than others.
auction politics
Politics; Political theory
A danger in democratic politics in which state power may be "sold" to the highest bidding groups.
auditor general
Politics; Political theory
The official of Parliament whose staff audit the expenditures of government departments and who provides an annual report on instances of funds being unlawfully or unwisely spent.
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