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Political theory
Concepts and principles used to describe political events
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race
Politics; Political theory
A group of individuals differentiated through distinct physical characteristics and common ancestry.
provincial courts
Politics; Political theory
Courts created by provincial statute, staffed by judges appointed by the province to deal with matters such as small claims and minor criminal offences.
proclamation
Politics; Political theory
The announcement of the official date a new law will take effect.
privatization
Politics; Political theory
The sale of government-owned assets or activities to the private sector.
priming
Politics; Political theory
The selective portrayal of political events and personalities by the media which in turn affects public opinion.
prerogative
Politics; Political theory
The residual powers of the Crown that can be exercised at its own discretion.
precedent
Politics; Political theory
A previous judicial case used as an example for deciding the case at hand.
