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

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act

Politics; Political Science

Legislation that has passed both chambers of Congress in identical form, been signed into law by the President, or passed over his veto, thus becoming law. A bill also becomes an ...

act of parliament

Politics; Political Science

A bill which has been passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate, has received Royal Assent and has been proclaimed. Unless a provision of the Act specifies otherwise, the ...

act of state

Politics; Political Science

The actions of a government for which no individual can be held accountable.

acting speaker

Politics; Political Science

A Member, other than the Deputy Speaker, who is called upon to take the Chair during the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. Usually, the Deputy or Assistant Deputy Chair of ...

action theory

Politics; Political Science

A sociological perspective that focuses on the individual as a subject and views social action as something purposively shaped by individuals within a context to which they have ...

activism

Politics; Political Science

Getting involved in political affairs, by such actions as running for political office, taking part in demonstrations, getting support for issues. Often used to refer to the ...

address

Politics; Political Science

A formal message to the Crown which may either express a wish or an opinion of the House or make a request. Addresses are used to express congratulations to the Royal family and ...