Political science

Political science

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

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protectorate

Politics; Political Science

A state that is not fully independent, and is under the protection of a larger state, which typically handles foreign affairs and defense.

Protestant work ethic

Politics; Political Science

The concept developed by sociologist Max Weber that linked the growth of Protestantism to the rise of capitalism. Protestantism, particularly Calvinism and related Puritan doctrines, claimed that ...

A document that records the basic agreements reached in negotiations prior to the final form in which the agreement appears. Protocol also refers to the diplomatic manners that apply in ceremonial ...

providence

Politics; Political Science

The beneficent operation of divine will in human affairs. Also means skill in management; foresight.

provocation

Politics; Political Science

Incitement; the cause of resentment.

proxy

Politics; Political Science

Someone who acts on behalf of another (in filling out an absentee ballot, for example.)

public interest

Politics; Political Science

The common good or welfare of all. In practice it would be difficult to find complete agreement on what is in the "public interest." Once one gets beyond generalities and platitudes (it is not in the ...