Political science

Political science

The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.

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arraignment

Politics; Political Science

The proceeding before a judge in which the formal charges of an indictment or information are read to an accused person, who may plead guilty or not guilty.

assembly

Politics; Political Science

The lower house of the California Legislature, consisting of 80 members, elected from districts apportioned on the basis of population, who serve two- year terms.

Where an ethnic group loses distinctiveness and becomes absorbed into a majority culture. Some sociologists suggest that the process can create a new culture resulting from the fusion of the cultures ...

assistant deputy chair of committees of the whole

Politics; Political Science

A Member chosen to serve as a replacement for the Chair of Committees of the Whole during the latter's absence, including taking on the role of Acting Speaker when required.

associate member

Politics; Political Science

A Member whose name has been placed on a list from which members of subcommittees and substitute members of committees may be chosen. The list of associate members is established by the Standing ...

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Politics; Political Science

A regional trade association that promotes economic cooperation amongst member countries which include: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. ASEAN also encourages ...