Government & politics

Government & politics

The study of general concepts used in governments and politics, as well as the institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the government and political reality.

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Act of Settlement (1701)

Government; Government & politics

British law asserting the independence of the court system from the monarchy. Along with the British Bill of Rights (1689) and the Petition of Right (1629), this law helped shape the British ...

caste system

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Manner of organizing society based on the wealth, privilege, profession or inherited rank of individuals.

Petition of Right (1629)

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British document guaranteeing the right of representation in determining taxation. Along with the British Bill of Rights (1689) and the Act of Settlement (1701), this law helped shape the British ...

gang stalking

Government; Government & politics

Extensive surveillance that is performed by multiple people on a much smaller group or a single individual. It is normally performed by governments who need to keep constant tabs on high profile ...

Enumerated powers

Government; Government & politics

Powers specifically listed in article first, as being awarded the 8th section of the Constitution to Congress.

Enumerated powers

Government; Government & politics

Powers specifically listed in article first, as being awarded the 8th section of the Constitution to Congress.

Government

Government; Government & politics

The people who have the power to run a country, state, city, or other area. The type of organisation and control used by a government is termed as government.