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Government & politics
The study of general concepts used in governments and politics, as well as the institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the government and political reality.
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public health service
Government; Government & politics
Umbrella organization of the Department of Health and Human Services. It contains the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, ...
public policy
Government; Government & politics
Actions which the government takes to address problems and issues raised in society and introduced through the political system.
public service
Government; Government & politics
Time, effort and energy given to local, state or national communities, generally through opportunities in appointed or elected office.
quorum
Government; Government & politics
Minimum number of people needed a meeting for the business at hand to take place.
ratification
Government; Government & politics
Process by which people or legislatures express their official approval of a proposed document or plan. Amendments to the US Constitution cannot become part of the Constitution until they have been ...
referendum
Government; Government & politics
A direct vote by the people on an issue of public policy.
representative democracy
Government; Government & politics
System of government which derives its authority from the people and governs according to the will of the majority, but in which the people elect individuals to represent their will.
