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Political theory

Concepts and principles used to describe political events

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Political theory

symbolic laws

Politics; Political theory

Laws designed to create special meaning for society, such as the adoption of a national anthem.

syndicalism

Politics; Political theory

A variation of socialism in which the workers own or control the factory or workplace.

totalitarianism

Politics; Political theory

A modern form of despotic rule in which the state undertakes to remake society according to an ideological design.

suffragism

Politics; Political theory

A political movement by women to obtain the right to vote in an election.

structuralism

Politics; Political theory

A theory of international relations stressing the impact of world economic structures on the political, social, cultural and economic life of countries.

stare decisis

Politics; Political theory

The legal principle that precedents are binding on similar subsequent cases; the basis of the common law system.

standing committee

Politics; Political theory

Legislative committees that are set up permanently and parallel government functions.

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