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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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economic warfare
Politics; Political Science
Conflict between nations over economic issues, that results in each side taking action against the other, to raise tariffs, restrict imports, or boycott the others' goods.
economics
Politics; Political Science
The science of the allocation of limited resources for the satisfaction of human wants.
economy
Politics; Political Science
The entire system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a country.
ecumenical
Politics; Political Science
Universal. Used in reference to cooperation, understanding and unity between different churches, as in the ecumenical movement.
ecumenism
Politics; Political Science
The ecumenical movement within Christian churches, which has been a notable feature of Christianity over the last 40-50 years. Also refers to the cultivation of greater understanding and tolerance ...
executive privilege
Politics; Political Science
The privilege extended to the executive branch to withhold certain information from Congress or the courts. The need to withhold may be to preserve the confidentiality of communications within the ...
egalitarianism
Politics; Political Science
The doctrine that advocates equal political and social rights for all citizens. As such, egalitarianism is enshrined in the U.S. constitution. It does not mean that all people should be equal, but ...
