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

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philosopher king
Politics; Political Science

The idea that the ruler of a country should also be the wisest person. This idea goes back to Plato's Republic. Plato's ideal ruler emerged from an elite group, formed out of the ...

pigeonhole
Politics; Political Science

Refers to the killing of a bill by a Congressional committee when it refuses to vote on whether the bill goes for consideration to the House of Representatives or the Senate. ...

plank
Politics; Political Science

Any of the principles contained in a party political platform, as in welfare reform is a major plank of the Republican agenda.

planned economy
Politics; Political Science

An economy that is controlled by the central government, which sets goals, priorities, production schedules, prices, etc. Planned economies are characteristic of socialist ...

plebiscite
Politics; Political Science

A vote of all the people in a territory or country on an important issue, usually a matter of national sovereignty. Sometimes voters are presented with a choice between continuing ...

plenipotentiary
Politics; Political Science

A person invested with full authority to act as a representative of a government.

pluralism
Politics; Political Science

Government carried out by a process of bargaining and compromise between a variety of competing leadership groups (business, labor, government, etc.). Advocates of pluralism claim ...

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