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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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act
Politics; Political Science
Legislation that has passed both chambers of Congress in identical form, been signed into law by the President, or passed over his veto, thus becoming law. A bill also becomes an act without the ...
act of parliament
Politics; Political Science
A bill which has been passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate, has received Royal Assent and has been proclaimed. Unless a provision of the Act specifies otherwise, the Act comes into ...
act of state
Politics; Political Science
The actions of a government for which no individual can be held accountable.
acting speaker
Politics; Political Science
A Member, other than the Deputy Speaker, who is called upon to take the Chair during the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. Usually, the Deputy or Assistant Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole ...
action theory
Politics; Political Science
A sociological perspective that focuses on the individual as a subject and views social action as something purposively shaped by individuals within a context to which they have given meaning. This ...
activism
Politics; Political Science
Getting involved in political affairs, by such actions as running for political office, taking part in demonstrations, getting support for issues. Often used to refer to the activities of grass-roots ...
address
Politics; Political Science
A formal message to the Crown which may either express a wish or an opinion of the House or make a request. Addresses are used to express congratulations to the Royal family and also to request the ...
