A state of relative anarchy compared to neighboring states, often caused by death of the head of state before a successor could be designated.

A recognized political party or group of parties in multiparty political systems that is present in Parliament or some other legislative body and does not control the floor (usually due to being in the minority).

Politics that is dominated by rivalry between political parties

A form of international relations in which sovereign entities protect their own interests by threatening one another with military, economic or political aggression.

Of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors.

An expert in political science.

plural of political science

plural of political scientist

The elite or upper crust of society. / That portion of society that is especially concerned with etiquette, proper behavior, and politeness.

A complete set of institutions, political organizations, interest groups (such as political parties, trade unions, lobby groups), the relationships between those institutions and the political norms and rules that govern their functions (constitution, election law).