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COMINFORM


"Communist Information Bureau"; an international communist organization after World War II.
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unitary system


A system of government in which a single sovereign government rules the country.
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traditional authority


Authority based on birthright and custom.
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stateless society


A society without a sovereign government.
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policy community


The network of individuals and organizations deeply involved in a particular area of public policy.
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party discipline


The convention that all MPs within any party vote together, as predetermined in the party caucus and enforced by the party whip.
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official opposition


In a parliamentary system, the largest of the opposition parties, given a special role to play in the legislative process.
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feminism


The belief that society is disadvantageous to women, systematically depriving them of individual choice, political power, economic opportunity and intellectual recognition.
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cabinet solidarity


A convention that all cabinet ministers publicly support whatever decisions the cabinet has taken, regardless of their personal views.
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Zionism


Jewish nationalist movement advocating establishment of a Jewish nation-state.
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