Political science

Political science

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

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Sovereign

Politics; Political Science

One who exercises supreme power in state???a king or queen; also means independent of others, as in a sovereign state.

Independent political authority, as in, those who oppose their country joining the European Union fear the loss of national sovereignty to a central, European body. Also means the quality of being ...

Sphere of influence

Politics; Political Science

Areas in which another state wishes to exert its influence so that no hostile government or ideology can take root there. For example, the U.S. regards Central America as coming within its sphere of ...

Speculation

Politics; Political Science

The practise of buying something (usually securities, commodities, or foreign exchange) at a fairly high risk for the purpose of selling the same thing later for an above average return.

Statesman

Politics; Political Science

A person who shows great wisdom and skill in the handling of the affairs of government. Being a political leader does not of itself make a statesman, and few would attain to such a designation ...

States' rights

Politics; Political Science

In the U.S. system of government, the rights that are given to the states rather than the federal government. Often the phrase states' rights is used by people who feel that federal policies are ...

Stare decisis

Politics; Political Science

A Latin phrase which literally means "Let the decision stand." It refers to a legal doctrine that emphasises the binding force of precedents. If there is a legal precedent, that precedent should be ...