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Government
Of or pertaining to any administrative organ that has authority to govern a political state.
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spoils system
Government; U.S. Constitution
The practice of rewarding those who worked in a successful political campaign by giving them governmental jobs.
sedition
Government; U.S. Constitution
The attempt to overthrow a government by force or at least interrupt its activities.
initiative
Government; U.S. Constitution
The procedure that allows voters to initiate legislation by obtaining signatures on a petition.
inherent powers
Government; U.S. Constitution
Those powers the federal government exercises in foreign affairs which are not specifically stated in the Constitution. The are available because of the status the United States ...
primary election
Government; U.S. Constitution
An election held before the general election to determine the main candidates representing the various parties.
democracy
Government; U.S. Constitution
The governmental philosophy in which the people ideally have a high degree of control over political leaders.
faction
Government; U.S. Constitution
An organized group of politically active persons who are trying to attain special goals. This group is usually less than a majority.
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