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Politics

1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.

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arraignment

Politics; Political Science

The proceeding before a judge in which the formal charges of an indictment or information are read to an accused person, who may plead guilty or not guilty.

assembly

Politics; Political Science

The lower house of the California Legislature, consisting of 80 members, elected from districts apportioned on the basis of population, who serve two- year terms.

assimilation

Politics; Political Science

Where an ethnic group loses distinctiveness and becomes absorbed into a majority culture. Some sociologists suggest that the process can create a new culture resulting from the ...

assistant deputy chair of committees of the whole

Politics; Political Science

A Member chosen to serve as a replacement for the Chair of Committees of the Whole during the latter's absence, including taking on the role of Acting Speaker when required.

associate member

Politics; Political Science

A Member whose name has been placed on a list from which members of subcommittees and substitute members of committees may be chosen. The list of associate members is established ...

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Politics; Political Science

A regional trade association that promotes economic cooperation amongst member countries which include: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. ASEAN ...