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

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pragmatic party

Politics; Political theory

A type of political party concerned primarily with winning elections.

post-materialism

Politics; Political theory

The shift in values since the late 1940s from public order and material prosperity to self-fulfilment.

classical liberalism

Politics; Political theory

A liberal ideology entailing a minimal role for government in order to maximize individual freedom.

coalition government

Politics; Political theory

A parliamentary government in which the cabinet is composed of members of more than one party.

coalition

Politics; Political theory

An alliance between two or more political units in response to opposing forces.

coercion

Politics; Political theory

A form of power based on forced compliance through fear and intimidation.

collective (public) goods

Politics; Political theory

Goods and services enjoyed in common and not divisible among individuals.