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

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by-election
Politics; Political Science

An election to fill an office that has become vacant before its scheduled expiration date. If a Congressman dies in office, for example, a by-election would be held to fill the ...

byrd rule
Politics; Political Science

The term, named for Senator Robert C. Byrd (D- WV), refers to an amendment to the Congressional Budget Act that bars the inclusion of extraneous matter in any reconciliation ...

cabinet
Politics; Political Science

The executive of the Government, consisting of those Members and Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Formally a committee of the Privy ...

cabinet minister
Politics; Political Science

A member of the executive, appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Usually chosen from among existing Members and Senators, Ministers are ...

cabinet solidarity
Politics; Political Science

The principle that decisions of the Cabinet must be supported by all of its members; by convention, those not supporting a decision must resign from the Cabinet.

cadre
Politics; Political Science

The nucleus around which a permanent military unit can be built, such as a cadre of officers. Also refers to the most dedicated members of a political party.

caliphate
Politics; Political Science

The office or rank of caliph (meaning ruler), in a Moslem country. The term derives from the title taken by the successors of Mohammed, the founder of Islam.

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