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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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Capitalism
Politics; Political Science
An economic system in which the means of production, such as land and factories, are privately owned and operated for profit. Usually ownership is concentrated in the hands of a small number of ...
Cabinet minister
Politics; Political Science
A member of the executive, appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Usually chosen from among existing Members and Senators, Ministers are responsible to Parliament for ...
Capitulation
Politics; Political Science
The act of surrendering or submitting to an enemy; a document containing terms of surrender; The term can also be used in a non-militaristic sense, as in, say, "the liberal members of the party felt ...
Capital
Politics; Political Science
A city that is the seat of government of a state of nation; money used in business, where it refers to the wealth or assets of a firm. Capital is one of the three main factors of production, the ...
Caliphate
Politics; Political Science
The office or rank of caliph (meaning ruler), in a Moslem country. The term derives from the title taken by the successors of Mohammed, the founder of Islam.
Cadre
Politics; Political Science
The nucleus around which a permanent military unit can be built, such as a cadre of officers. Also refers to the most dedicated members of a political party.
Cabinet solidarity
Politics; Political Science
The principle that decisions of the Cabinet must be supported by all of its members; by convention, those not supporting a decision must resign from the Cabinet.
