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Politics - Political Authority & State Functions

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ruler
ruler
[noun]

a person who governs or controls a country or territory

Ex: The ruler governed the kingdom for more than thirty years. 
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leader
leader
[noun]

a person who leads or commands others

Ex: The company's leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity. 
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commissioner

an official with authority over a particular government department, public service, or area of administration

Ex: The police commissioner announced a new public safety initiative. 
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secretary
secretary
[noun]

the person who is the head of a US government department

Ex: The Secretary of State plays a crucial role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. 
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cabinet
cabinet
[noun]

senior members of a government who make decisions and control the policy of the government

Ex: The Prime Minister announced changes to the cabinet, appointing new ministers to key portfolios. 
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council
council
[noun]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

Ex: She was elected to serve on the local council. 
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executive privilege

the right of top government leaders to withhold certain information from the public or other branches of government

Ex: The president claimed executive privilege to protect sensitive documents. 
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parliamentary privilege

the right of lawmakers to speak or act in parliament without being sued or prosecuted for what they say

Ex: The senator used parliamentary privilege to raise a sensitive issue. 
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executive order

an official command issued by the president that has the force of law

Ex: The president signed an executive order to improve public safety. 
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international law

the system of laws that regulates relations between countries

Ex: International law helps maintain peace between countries. 
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constitution

the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed

Ex: The constitution of this country guarantees freedom of speech and the separation of powers among its branches of government. 
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constitutional
constitutional
[Adjective]

relating to or in accordance with the rules laid out in a constitution, which is a set of fundamental laws for a country or organization

Ex: The law passed by the parliament was deemed constitutional by the judiciary. 
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constitutionally

regarding a constitution, the fundamental law of a nation, or the principles and structures outlined in a constitution

Ex: The court ruled that the law was not constitutionally valid. 
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domestic
domestic
[Adjective]

relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country

Ex: Domestic policy decisions affect the lives of citizens within a country. 
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foreign
foreign
[Adjective]

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

Ex: Diplomats worked to ease foreign policy disputes through compromise and open communication. 
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civil servant

someone who works in the civil service

Ex: Civil servants play a crucial role in implementing government policies and delivering public services. 
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civil service

the government departments and agencies that implement policies and provide services, not including elected officials or the military

Ex: The civil service is responsible for running public services like health and education. 
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communique

an official announcement or statement released to inform the public or media

Ex: The government issued a communiqué about the new trade agreement. 
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propaganda

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

Ex: The regime used propaganda to control the narrative and maintain public support. 
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agitprop
agitprop
[noun]

the political propaganda, especially in the form of art, literature, or media, used to promote a particular ideology, cause, or political agenda

Ex: During the election season, both political parties engaged in agitprop, utilizing advertisements and media campaigns to sway public opinion. 
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