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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.
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adversary politics
Politics; Political Science
Term coined by S.E. Finer in Adversary Politics and Electoral Reform (1975). Refers to the evolution of the British Parliamentary system into a fight amongst opponents to gain ...
adversary system
Politics; Political Science
The system of law in which a case is argued by two opposing sides: A prosecutor who tries to prove that the defendant is guilty and a defender, who argues for the defendant's ...
advice and consent
Politics; Political Science
Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only ...
advocate
Politics; Political Science
One who pleads, intercedes, speaks for, or disseminates information intended to influence individual behavior or opinion, corporate conduct, public policy, law, etc. It can or ...
censorship
Politics; Political Science
The prevention of publication, transmission, or exhibition of material considered undesirable for the general public to possess or be exposed to. This can include the censorship, ...
censure motion
Politics; Political Science
A motion condemning the Government, a Minister or a private Member for some position which they hold or for some action or lack of action for which they are responsible.
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