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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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Character assassination
Politics; Political Science
An unrelenting series of attacks on a person's character, often employing exaggerated, distorted, or even false information. When used in political races, character assassination is a tactic designed ...
Chair of committees of the whole
Politics; Political Science
The Member elected by the House at the beginning of each Parliament, charged with presiding over all Committees of the Whole. The Chair of Committees of the Whole also serves as Deputy Speaker.
Chapter
Politics; Political Science
After a bill has been signed by the Governor, the Secretary of State assigns the bill a Chapter Number, such as Chapter 1235, Statutes of 1993, which is subsequently used to refer to the measure ...
Chauvinism
Politics; Political Science
An unreasoning and aggressive kind of patriotism. Also refers to any contemptuous attitude to another race, nation, or sex, as in male chauvinism.
Charter
Politics; Political Science
The laws, including the powers and organization, granted to a city by the state legislature; the constitution of an international body, such as the United Nations.
Charismatic authority
Politics; Political Science
Authority based on the admiration of personal qualities of an individual.
Chamber
Politics; Political Science
The room in which the House of Commons or the Senate meets to conduct its business.
