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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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Anarcho-syndicalism
Politics; Political Science
Form of anarchism developed in early twentieth century France that believed that the State should be replaced by trade unions.
Anomic group
Politics; Political Science
Spontaneously formed interest group with concern over a specific issue.
Arms control
Politics; Political Science
Any international agreement that limits the type and number of weapons or armed forces. Arms control played a major role in superpower politics during the 1970s and 1980s, and a number of nuclear ...
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Politics; Political Science
A regional trade association that promotes economic cooperation amongst member countries which include: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. ASEAN also encourages ...
Assimilation
Politics; Political Science
Where an ethnic group loses distinctiveness and becomes absorbed into a majority culture. Some sociologists suggest that the process can create a new culture resulting from the fusion of the cultures ...
Assistant deputy chair of committees of the whole
Politics; Political Science
A Member chosen to serve as a replacement for the Chair of Committees of the Whole during the latter's absence, including taking on the role of Acting Speaker when required.
