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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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Status
Politics; Political Science
Condition or position with regard to law, as in his status was that of a legal alien; position or rank, as in his high status in the academic world was unchallenged.
Straddle the fence
Politics; Political Science
To adopt an ambiguous position on an issue, in the hope of winning support from both sides.
Storm in a tea cup
Politics; Political Science
Term to describe the situation of making a big fuss about a small matter.
Statute
Politics; Political Science
In the broad sense, any law or rule. More specifically, a statute is a law enacted by legislation.
Torture
Politics; Political Science
The deliberate infliction of extreme physical pain. For much of Western history, torture has been an accepted way of eliciting information, or compelling a confession or simply as punishment. It was ...
Totalitarianism
Politics; Political Science
A system of government where the ruling authority extends its power over all aspects of society, and regulates every aspect of life. Totalitarian states maintain their existence by a combination of ...
Total war
Politics; Political Science
A war that threatens the very existence of a nation, and in which every available weapon is used. Also means a war in which all the economic resources of the nation are mobilised as part of the war ...
