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Deciding who gets what, when, and how
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Politics
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The study of politics: who governs, for what ends, and by what means.
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Political Science
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Organization extending to the whole society that can legitimately use force to carry out its decisions.
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Government
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Widespread acceptance of something as necessary, rightful, and legally binding.
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Legitimacy
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Idea that government originates as an implied contract among individuals who agree to obey laws in exchange for protection of their rights.
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Social contract.
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