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

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

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).

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).

An expert in political science.

plural of political science

plural of political scientist

(rare, nonstandard) Political correctness.

plural of political machinery

plural of political machine