Government as an Academic Field of Study
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Government as an Academic Field of Study

Government as an academic field of study is a subject which is studied in our high schools. It is also a social science discipline, which is offered in the university's although it bears different names such as Political Science or Political Studies or Politics in these institutions.
Society – Definition, Characteristics & Examples
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Society – Definition, Features & Examples (Government)

Any discussion of the state and government is incomplete without a clarification of the meaning of the term 'society'. Sociologically, a society consist of all the people who share a distinct and continuing way of life and think of themselves as one united people.  It is a group of people with common interest.
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Political Authority | Definition, Sources & Examples

Political Authority - Authority is recognition of the right to rule regardless of who the ruler is. Unlike power, which to a large extent involves the use of force, authority is a light to rule. As such, a person is said to have authority if his rule is accepted by the people without question.
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Principle of Collective Responsibility

The principle of collective responsibility states that the ministers are responsible collectively for the consideration, determination and coordination of the main lines of policy and for the conduct of the departments of government, each minister is also responsible for the management of his individual department.