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Political science
The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.
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Prior restraint
Politics; Political Science
The power to prevent publication of something, or to require approval of it before publication. In most cases, prior constraint is unconstitutional, prohibited under the First Amendment which ...
Privacy
Politics; Political Science
The U.S. constitution guarantees the right to privacy, and the Privacy Act of 1974 contains measures that safeguard the individual against government misuse of personal information. The act also ...
Price controls
Politics; Political Science
Government control of prices to keep the cost of living down. It most usually happens in time of war, but there also instances in peacetime: in 1971 in the U.S. all prices were frozen for 90 days as ...
Pressure group
Politics; Political Science
The same as interest group: an organised lobby, not directly affiliated with a political party, that puts pressure on elected officials to further the interests of its members. See also interest ...
Private enterprise
Politics; Political Science
A cornerstone of the free market, capitalist system, the term refers to those businesses that are owned by individuals rather than some level of government.
President
Politics; Political Science
The chief executive and head of state in a republic; an officer who presides over a legislative body. For example, the Vice-President of the U.S. is also the president of the Senate.
Prestige
Politics; Political Science
Renown or reputation based on excellence of achievement, as in Nelson Mandela's prestige results from his lifelong dedication to justice in South Africa.
