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shield laws

Political systems; General

Laws passed by state legislatures that are designed to protect reporters from being forced to reveal their news sources.

smoke-filled room

Political systems; General

A phrase that grew out of the 1920 Republican Convention in Chicago, symbolizing the selection of a candidate by political bosses operating in secret.

social security

Political systems; General

A compulsory national insurance program, finances by taxes on employers and employees. The insurance falls into four categories old-age and survivors insurance, disability insurance, Medicare, and ...

sociological method

Political systems; General

An approach in studying how the voters decide that focuses on the social and economic background of the voters, their income, social class, ethnic group, education, and similar factors.

special committees

Political systems; General

Committees created by Congress to conduct special investigations.

special publics

Political systems; General

A concept developed by political scientists to describe those segments of the public with views about particular issues.

spoils system

Political systems; General

A practice under which victorious politicians reward followers with jobs.

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