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Government & politics
The study of general concepts used in governments and politics, as well as the institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the government and political reality.
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freedom of expression
Government; Government & politics
Right to express oneself and one's views in spoken words, actions, printed materials, assemblies or gatherings and petitions submitted to the government. It refers to the collective rights guaranteed ...
freedom of petition
Government; Government & politics
The right to present requests to the government without punishment or reprisal. This right is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the US Constitution.
freedom of religion
Government; Government & politics
The right to worship according to one's own beliefs. This freedom is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the US Constitution, although the Supreme Court has ruled that this freedom is not absolute.
freedom of speech
Government; Government & politics
The right to express oneself, with words or actions (verbally or symbolically). This freedom is guaranteed in the First Amendment to the US Constitution; although the Supreme Court has ruled that ...
freedom of the press
Government; Government & politics
The right to publish or print without interference from the government, guaranteed in the First Amendment to the US Constitution. This extent of this freedom has been debate by the public, in the ...
fundamental rights
Government; Government & politics
Rights and privileges considered essential by the general society.
gerrymandering
Government; Government & politics
Drawing the boundaries of an election district so that one party or group has a significant advantage. The strategy generally used is to concentrate opposition votes in a few districts, while ...
