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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.
