This glossary is about my field of study, Political Sciences. Of course, it's obvious that we all understand to at least a basic level the concept of politics. Politics pretty much regulate every aspect of one's life from the moment they wake up to the morning to the moment they go to sleep at night. It's for this specific reason we all understand how politics too, at least, a rudimentary level work. With this glossary, we will attempt to deepen that understanding a bit by studying some words related to that field of study making sure you're ready next time you have accomplish any sort of political duty!
Academic
Adjective
Relating to an educational or scholarly institution or environment.
Example: It really was an academic achievement!
fr: Académique
Analysis
Noun
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Example: The statistical analysis was used by the government to further their point.
fr: Analyse
Association
Noun
A group of people organized for a joint purpose.
Example: The National Association of syndicate got together yesterday.
fr: Association
Capacity
Noun
The ability or power to do, experience, or understand something.
Example: They utilize their power to full capacity for those types of cases.
fr: Capacité
Case
Noun
A legal action, especially one to be decided in a court of law.
Example: The case for the defense concerning the new law was the following.
fr: L'affaire
Culture
Noun
The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
Example: It's part of the culture of this country.
fr: Culture
Document
Noun
An original or official paper relied on as the basis, proof, or support of something.
Example: This certificate is an important document, and should be kept securely.
fr: document
Economic
Adjective
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example: This new policy is of great economic importance!
fr: économique
Field
Noun
A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest.
Example: We talked to professionals in various fields.
fr: Domaine
Government
Noun
The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
Example: A secular, pluralistic, democratic government is presently at the head of the nation.
fr: Gouvernement
Interest
Noun
The advantage or benefit of a person or group.
Example: The decision taken by the leading party was contrary to the public interest.
fr: Intérêt
International
Adjective
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations.
Example: The war constituted a violation of international law.
fr: International
Methodology
Noun
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example: This is the methodology for investigating the concept of focal points.
fr: Méthodologie
Moral
Adjective
Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.
Example: The moral dimensions of this new policy were questionable.
fr: Moral
Policy
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
Example: The country's controversial economic policies were new.
fr: Politique
Power
Noun
The ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
Example: The power of the government in this country is pretty much unlimited.
fr: Pouvoir
Private
Adjective
Service or industry provided or owned by an individual or an independent, commercial company rather than by the government.
Example: Research projects in this domain were carried out by private industries.
fr: Privé
Provincial
Adjective
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example: It was indeed a provincial and not a federal decision.
fr: Provincial
Research
Noun
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example: We are fighting meningitis by raising money for medical research.
fr: Recherche
Social
Adjective
Relating to society or its organization.
Example: Alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem.
