Political science

Political science

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

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Nationalisation

Politics; Political Science

The act by which government takes over a business enterprise or service that has formerly been privately owned. Opponents of nationalisation say it is inefficient because it leads to ...

Usually refers to the freeing of a country from colonial rule, or from oppressive rule of any kind. Wars to accomplish this end are often called wars of national liberation; guerrilla groups (usually ...

Municipal law

Politics; Political Science

Local legislation; also refers to the national law of a country, as opposed to international law.

Open society

Politics; Political Science

A society, such as the U.S. and most European countries, in which individuals have freedom of movement and there are no restrictions on travel to and from other countries; public buildings and ...

Oligopoly

Politics; Political Science

Control of goods or services in a given market by a small number of companies. An example is the U.S. auto industry, in which three major manufacturers account for over 90 percent of the output of ...

Opportunism

Politics; Political Science

In politics, the practise of adapting one's actions to gain any short-term personal advantage that may be available, but without regard for principle or long-term consequences.