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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.
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status
Politics; Political Science
Condition or position with regard to law, as in his status was that of a legal alien; position or rank, as in his high status in the academic world was unchallenged.
statute
Politics; Political Science
In the broad sense, any law or rule. More specifically, a statute is a law enacted by legislation.
steering committee
Politics; Political Science
A committee within a legislative body that facilitates the passage of legislation, by arranging the order of business, mobilizing votes, etc.
stimulus
Politics; Political Science
An aspect of fiscal policy, in which a government creates more spending power in the economy by reducing taxes or increasing its spending. In 2009, for example, the Obama ...
storm in a tea cup
Politics; Political Science
Term to describe the situation of making a big fuss about a small matter.
straddle the fence
Politics; Political Science
To adopt an ambiguous position on an issue, in the hope of winning support from both sides.
Strategic Defense Initiative
Politics; Political Science
Also known as S.D.I. and Star Wars. S.D.I. was announced by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. It was designed to create a completely new form of national defense, through the ...
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