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Humanitarian operation
A civic action program, also known as civic action project, is a type of operation designed to assist an area by using the capabilities and resources of
Civic_action_program
Military unit
The Combined Action Program was a United States Marine Corps counterinsurgency tool during the Vietnam War. It was widely remembered by the Marine Corps
Combined_Action_Program
Philippine military contingent sent in Vietnam War
The Philippine Civic Action Group – Vietnam (PHILCAG–V) was the Armed Forces of the Philippines contingent sent to the Republic of Vietnam or South Vietnam
Philippine_Civic_Action_Group
Award
providing medical care to the South Vietnamese population (Medical Civic Action Program Medical or "MEDCAPS"). Other Republic of Vietnam awards includes
Civil_Actions_Medal
Military exercise
Exercise, Special Operation Force, Amphibious Operation, Engineering Civic Action Program (ENCAP), including Combined Arms Life Fire Exercise (CALFEX). The
Super_Garuda_Shield
New York City Subway expansion program (1968–1989)
Metropolitan Transportation: A Program for Action, also known as simply the Program for Action, the Grand Design, or the New Routes Program, was a proposal in the
Program_for_Action
Biannual international naval exercise hosted by the Indonesian Navy
conduct various activities, including the Engineering Civic Action Program (ENCAP), a humanitarian program involving the construction of public facilities such
Exercise_Komodo
Vietnam were devoted to operations against the PAVN/VC forces, a civic action program was also undertaken to assist the local population and government
Australia_in_the_Vietnam_War
Individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern
both political and non-political actions to protect public values or make a change in a community. The goal of civic engagement is to address public concerns
Civic_engagement
Ethnic group
settled in houses built by the authorities as part of social integration programs, such as in Dodaga (Maba). They obtain monetary income from the sale of
Tobelo_people
Japanese compact car
Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023[update], the Civic is positioned
Honda_Civic
Military unit
children in Brgy. Calumpang, Mabalacat, Pampanga and medical and dental civic action program (MEDCAP) for the 1,628 residents of Calaca, Batangas. Other civil-military
710th_Special_Operations_Wing
American Secretary of Defense (1961–1968)
Vietnam in 1954–1956, in both cases employing civic action programs alongside low-level military security actions. In early 1961 he became the Assistant to
Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense
Robert_McNamara_as_Secretary_of_Defense
Air Commandos would also run a local civic action program. Waterpump also succeeded in its civic action program. Beginning with informal medical missions
Project_Waterpump
influence the 1958 Lao elections, it staged Operation Booster Shot. This civic action program was supported by a PEO supervised air lift by the Central Intelligence
Programs_Evaluation_Office
Moldovan political party
The Common Action Party – Civil Congress (Romanian: Partidul Acțiunii Comune – Congresul Civic, PAC–CC) is a left-wing political party in the Republic
Common Action Party – Civil Congress
Common_Action_Party_–_Civil_Congress
Military unit
Seabee Teams [21] MEDCAP A component of the Civic Action Program was the Medical Civic Action Program or MEDCAP. In 1967 MCB3's medical personal would
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3
Naval_Mobile_Construction_Battalion_3
Indigenous peoples of the highlands of Cambodia
army. In the 1960s, the Cambodian government carried out a broad civic action program—for which the army had responsibility—among the Khmer Loeu in Mondulkiri
Khmer_Loeu
Unified combatant command of the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for the Middle East
humanitarian assistance, consequence management, and a variety of civic action programs. The command has also remained poised to provide disaster relief
United_States_Central_Command
Military unit
May 15) Medical & Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) (Bgy Olandes, Marikina) (25 Jul 15) Medical & Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) (Caloocan HS,
1051st Technical & Administrative Services Unit (Ready Reserve)
1051st_Technical_&_Administrative_Services_Unit_(Ready_Reserve)
Political party in Poland
people. Civic Coalition held a convention on its political program on 26 October. The convention was closed off to the media; politicians of the Civic Coalition
Civic_Coalition_(party)
American nonprofit organization
The Civic AI Security Program (CivAI) is an American nonprofit organization that raises awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and risks
Civic_AI_Security_Program
United States Air Force and CIA officer
Minh had largely been defeated in the South by 1956 via Lansdale's civic action programs, but the U.S. bureaucracies subsequently squandered the victory
Edward_Lansdale
Military unit
May 15) Medical & Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) (Bgy Olandes, Marikina) (25 Jul 15) Medical & Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) (Caloocan HS,
105th Technical & Administrative Services Group (Reserve)
105th_Technical_&_Administrative_Services_Group_(Reserve)
Military unit
assist medical personnel during the conduct of Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) at Bgy Nagkaisang Nayon, QC. Army Reservists from the 20IB(RR)
Philippine Army Reserve Command
Philippine_Army_Reserve_Command
Colombian guerrilla enclave overrun in 1964
"republic". In addition to the military offensive, the creation of civic action programs in the area of operations were also considered as necessary by some
Marquetalia_Republic
1966 battle of the Vietnam War
attempted to befriend the people of the hamlet. Meanwhile, a US Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) team consisting of a doctor and medical assistants treated
Operation_Attleboro
Military strategy of the Kennedy administration
of unconventional military forces, unconventional tactics, and civic action programs. Part of Flexible response was the strategy of being able to fight
Flexible_response
Military unit
while the rank and file of the army became increasingly involved in civic action programs such as sand dune stabilization, road construction and refugee resettlement
Somali_National_Army
Former Colombian guerrilla movement
as Plan Lazo in 1962 and called for both military operations and civic action programs in violent areas. Following Yarborough's recommendations, the Colombian
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
Revolutionary_Armed_Forces_of_Colombia
Amphibious assault ship of the U.S. Navy
Runner at the border of Rwanda and Burundi. Medical and Dental Civic Action Programs(MEDCAP, DENCAP) were performed in the villages of Kipini and Witu
USS_Peleliu
1969 Hamilton-class cutter
Missions (NGFS) - 19; MEDCAPS (Medical Civic Action Program) - 25; Patients treated - 2676. For exceptionally valorous action in combat, Morgenthau received a
USCGC_Morgenthau
1979–1992 conflict in El Salvador
1984 and 1985, the Salvadoran Armed Forces enacted a series of "civic-action" programs in Chalatenango province, consisting of the establishment of "citizen
Salvadoran_Civil_War
Military unit
on the main roads, Vietnamese were provided medical treatment in civic action programs like MEDCAP and DENTCAP and finally, RIF operations were employed
11th_Armored_Cavalry_Regiment
US Navy special operations group
COMPHIBPAC. This ultimately resulted in the sending of UDT 3 on a Civic action program that turned out better than politicians could have hoped. The King
Underwater_Demolition_Team
Province of Afghanistan
Hindustan Times. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021. "Welcome - Program for Culture and Conflict Studies - Naval Postgraduate School" (PDF). Ephron
Kapisa_Province
Humanitarian project of the US Navy
S. military have a civic action program for this purpose. During the Vietnam War, Project Handclasp was a formal U.S. Navy program that coordinated the
Project_Handclasp
United States Department of Defense school at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia
economic growth through military civic action," the school taught "technical skills applicable to civic action programs." In 1963, officials renamed the
Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
Western_Hemisphere_Institute_for_Security_Cooperation
Military unit
carried out the very first of the reborn Afghan Army's Medical civic action programs, providing medical assistance to the civilian population, in Khost
203_Mansoori_Corps
The Wapi Project was a civic action program originated by the Royal Lao Government; it was performed in Military Region 4 of Laos from late 1963 through
Wapi_Project
Pro-European political party in Moldova
The Party of Action and Solidarity (Romanian: Partidul Acțiune și Solidaritate, PAS) is a pro-European political party in Moldova. The PAS was founded
Party of Action and Solidarity
Party_of_Action_and_Solidarity
Heavy construction units of the United States Air Force
major command exercises, military operations other than war, and civic action programs. RED HORSE performs training projects that assist base construction
Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers
Rapid_Engineer_Deployable_Heavy_Operational_Repair_Squadron_Engineers
Military unit
assist medical personnel during the conduct of Medical and Dental Civic-Action Program (MEDCAP) at Bgy Nagkaisang Nayon, QC. Army Reservists from the 201IB(RR)
15th Infantry Division (Philippines)
15th_Infantry_Division_(Philippines)
Laotian Army general
which was supporting the Royalists, staged Operation Booster Shot, a civic action program to attract votes for the Royalists, with little success. On 11 May
Sang_Kittirath
American CIA and USAID officer (1929–2021)
Boot as a protégé of Edward Lansdale, Phillips directed civic action and counterinsurgency programs in rural South Vietnam. His testimony at a September
Rufus_Phillips
Thai paramilitary police
to carry out its intelligence mission, the BPP operates numerous civic action programs to cultivate and maintain rapport with remote area villagers and
Border_Patrol_Police
Part of the Vietnam War (1966)
was completed by 2 March. The Americans then launched an extensive civic action program in an attempt to consolidate their gains, repairing damaged houses
Battle_of_Suoi_Bong_Trang
Military unit
Pacification Program during the Vietnam War, operating in Phuoc Tuy Province. Although other Australian units also conducted civic action projects in South
1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit
1st_Australian_Civil_Affairs_Unit
as Plan Lazo in 1962 and called for both military operations and civic action programs in violent areas. Following Yarborough's recommendations, the Colombian
History_of_FARC
US military force in Africa
engineering and humanitarian projects; medical, dental, and veterinarian civic action programs (MEDCAP, DENTCAP, VETCAP); security training for border and coastal
Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa
Combined_Joint_Task_Force_–_Horn_of_Africa
US Coast Guard high endurance cutter
gunfire support missions, rescue operations, medical civic action programs, and training programs for Vietnamese military personnel. In March 1970, Mellon
USCGC_Mellon
International Development's Overseas Humanitarian Disaster Assistance and Civic Action Program in the Quang Nam Province of Vietnam. Serving as the senior U.S.
Michael_E._Stencel
Political party in Poland (2001–2025)
The Civic Platform (Polish: Platforma Obywatelska, PO) was a centre-right liberal conservative political party in Poland. The party's most prominent leader
Civic_Platform
Military unit
Danang Airbase however the battalion did participate in numerous civic action programs and conducted numerous practice HAWK Missile engagements while in
12th Littoral Anti-Air Battalion
12th_Littoral_Anti-Air_Battalion
Medical-focused staff corps of the United States Navy
addition to caring for Marines, dental personnel participated in many civic action programs rendering humanitarian aid to Vietnamese civilians. They were also
United States Navy Dental Corps
United_States_Navy_Dental_Corps
U.S. support given to terrorist and paramilitary organizations
as Plan Lazo in 1962 and called for both military operations and civic action programs in violent areas. Following Yarborough's recommendations, the Colombian
United States and state-sponsored terrorism
United_States_and_state-sponsored_terrorism
Military unit
psychological operations with Medical and Dental Civic Action Programs (MEDCAP), outreach programs that were focused on gift giving and distribution
17th Infantry Battalion (Philippines)
17th_Infantry_Battalion_(Philippines)
Military unit
foreign animal disease surveillance/mitigation, and humanitarian civic action programs in support of all branches of the services throughout the area of
14th_Combat_Support_Hospital
Part of the Vietnam War (1966)
children, there were more serious objectives for the adults. A Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) station manned by medical personnel from an American unit
Operation_Lam_Son_II
Indian non-profit
22 September 2022. "Bangalore Political Action Committee launches sixth Civic Leadership Incubator Program batch". The Economic Times. "B.PAC, DULT release
Bangalore Political Action Committee
Bangalore_Political_Action_Committee
Political paramilitary groups
as Plan Lazo in 1962 and called for both military operations and civic action programs in violent areas. Following Yarborough's recommendations, the Colombian
Right-wing paramilitarism in Colombia
Right-wing_paramilitarism_in_Colombia
Military unit
development programs in Northern Mindanao, including: Civic-military operations and community assistance projects Medical and dental civic action programs (MEDCAP/DENTCAP)
10th Regional Community Defense Group
10th_Regional_Community_Defense_Group
Coalition of organizations supporting the unification of Moldova and Romania
Action 2012 (Romanian: Acțiunea 2012), officially Unionist Platform Action 2012 (Romanian: Platforma Unionistă Acțiunea 2012) or Civic Platform Action
Action_2012
Form of civics education
Action civics is a modern and alternative form of civics education in the United States. Action civics is an applied civic education process in which participants
Action_civics
the I Corps however the battalions did participate in numerous civic action programs and conducted numerous practice HAWK Missile engagements while in
History of ground based air defense in the United States Marine Corps
History_of_ground_based_air_defense_in_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
Naval vessel
in theatre and her medical personnel carried out 7 medical and civic action programs (MEDCAP), treating 432 Vietnamese civilians. On her return to New
USCGC_Owasco
American non-profit organization
city and county governments. The National Civic League applies civic engagement principles through key programs: community assistance, research and publications
National_Civic_League
Special operations force of the Royal Thai Army
Thai Volunteer Regiment, whose mission was to fight and carry out civic action programs to assist South Vietnam. Combat operations in Vietnam had the nickname
9th Infantry Division (Thailand)
9th_Infantry_Division_(Thailand)
Unfocused Humanitarian and Civic Assitance Program" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-03-16. "Assessing the Effectiveness of Engineering Civic Assistance Projects". Retrieved
Humanitarian civic assistance activities
Humanitarian_civic_assistance_activities
1960s American military war games about Vietnam
side. The fighting in South Vietnam had dwindled; Blue moved into civic action programs by its troops. On 28 April 1968, the Rangoon Conference adjourned
Sigma I-67 and II-67 war games
Sigma_I-67_and_II-67_war_games
Set of moral qualities that promote the common good
Civic virtue is a concept that refers to the set of habits, values, and attitudes that promote the general welfare and the effective functioning of a
Civic_virtue
Former medical command of the U.S. Army, Vietnam
training of subordinate units to evaluate unit readiness. Conducting civic action programs in accordance with established policies. Providing chaplain activities
United States Army Medical Command, Vietnam
United_States_Army_Medical_Command,_Vietnam
Political party in Poland
liberal-conservatism"; its program was also described as a combination of "social conservatism and state interventionism". Law and Justice and Civic Coalition, the
Solidarity_Electoral_Action
Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps
and destroy operations to find the enemy, while strengthening the civic action programs to secure relations with the Vietnamese people, and free the people
James_D._Beans
because of the communist head start in hidden guerrilla warfare, civic action programs were curbed. The war game director noted, "...it appears that Red
Sigma_I-62_war_game
Military unit
Caribbean, Japan, and the United States. In 2001, 3rd CAG supported civic action programs for United States Southern Command in Central and South America
1st_Civil_Affairs_Group
State Department funded workshop in Washington, DC
The Civic Education Workshop (CEW) is an annual, week-long program organized in Washington, DC and funded by the U.S. Department of State. The program takes
Civic_Education_Workshop
the regional referral hospital in Kampong Cham city conducting civic action programs, such as an engineering CAP and a VETCAP. Engineering personnel
Operation_Pacific_Angel
United States Coast Guard combat unit
various civic action programs supporting the Vietnamese people. Squadron One personnel participated as time permitted in an island adoption program that
Coast_Guard_Squadron_One
Political party in Hungary
Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance is a political party in Hungary led by Viktor Orbán. It was the country's main ruling party from 1998 to 2002 and dominated
Fidesz
American attorney and politician (born 1983)
Atlanta Civic Circle. Retrieved April 21, 2025. Kousouris, Abby (March 11, 2025). "Georgia lawmakers consider lowering budget for school voucher program". Atlanta
Jason_Esteves
American civic education nonprofit
American nonprofit civic education organization based in Arlington, Virginia. Stephen A. Janger founded it in 1971 to run programs for students and teachers
Close_Up_Foundation
United States Coast Guard cutter
Partridge and Point Jefferson acting as a team made over 300 boardings. Civic action programs conducted during the boardings by the two Squadron One cutters included
USCGC_Point_Partridge
American true crime documentary series
Sam Lipman-Stern and Patrick Pespas, two employees at telemarketing firm Civic Development Group in early 2000s New Jersey, who discover the truth behind
Telemarketers_(TV_series)
American non-profit organization
the Faith in the Vaccine Ambassadors program, the Black Interfaith Project,and advocacy for the Building Civic Bridges Act, bipartisan legislation introduced
Interfaith_America
several organizations like B.PAC (Bangalore Political Action Committee) which help in the civic administration of Bangalore. These organizations are formed
Politics_of_Karnataka
programs of the College. Marc Ostfield was announced as the incoming Richard J. Henley and Susan L. Davis Dean of the Colin Powell School for Civic and
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership
Colin_Powell_School_for_Civic_and_Global_Leadership
Nonpartisan organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia
world and to conduct workshops on civic action plans. The Youth Leadership Initiative provides free, technology-based civic education materials to K-12 teachers
University of Virginia Center for Politics
University_of_Virginia_Center_for_Politics
Among other activities, the organization hosts a civic action conference, runs a mentorship program for Iranian-Jewish high school students, a voter registration
30_Years_After
American nonprofit organization
to community and civic leadership in the Bay Area. The Emerging Leaders in Public Affairs (ELPA) program at the Coro Center for Civic Leadership is aimed
Coro (non-profit organization)
Coro_(non-profit_organization)
American actor (born 1973)
Database. Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. Retrieved October 3, 2025. "The Most Happy Fella - 1995". Artist Database. Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. Retrieved
Patrick_Wilson
Political party in Poland
such as the Civic Platform. The convention also decided on the program of the new political party, creating a two-fold objective program that was divided
Yes!_For_Poland
2025 asylum initiative in the United States
In February 2025, a refugee program officially known as Mission South Africa was launched by United States president Donald Trump to grant asylum to white
White South African refugee program
White_South_African_refugee_program
American political activist (born 2004)
on Israel and Palestine. Following this, Walsh became involved in direct action campaigns and faced felony charges in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. According
Calla_Walsh
American private prison operator
Association, which has accredited CoreCivic's prisons around the nation, and a former program manager with CCA. In a separate action, the state of California leased
CoreCivic
among the students. The biggest school meal program in the United States is the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which was created under President
School meal programs in the United States
School_meal_programs_in_the_United_States
Programming language
called gradual typing, which is also implemented in other programming languages such as ActionScript. Hack's type system allows types to be specified for
Hack_(programming_language)
American businesswoman (born 1978)
producer on media projects, including documentaries focused on sports and civic topics. She is also involved in the strategic management of Fenway Sports
Linda_Pizzuti_Henry
United States Army Air Forces officer
Newton, Crosby and his wife Jean were active in church, community, and civic affairs. They attended Grace Episcopal Church, where Harry served on the
Harry_Herbert_Crosby
Food production as linked to one's responsibility to society
can see that action as being the only necessary contributing factor that they offer to the community. One critique is that although civic agriculture is
Civic_agriculture
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Girl/Female
American, British, English, Jamaican
From the Afton River; Place Name
Boy/Male
British, English, Indian, Russian
Work
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, ACTON means "oak tree settlement."Â
Female
English
English unisex name derived from a place name ASTON means "east settlement."
Male
Romanian
 Romanian form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
Boy/Male
Greek Latin
In ancient Greek mythology Actaeon was a hunter dismembered by his own dogs.
Boy/Male
English
A town in the U.K.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Acting; Actress; Action; Expressions; Act
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
Action
Male
Greek
(Ακταίων) Greek myth name of a hunter who was torn to pieces by his own dogs, AKTAION means "effulgence." He was then transformed into a deer, thus himself becoming the hunted.Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of several places, especially in Shropshire and adjacent counties, named Acton. Generally, these are from Old English Äc ‘oak’ + tÅ«n ‘settlement’.
Boy/Male
Australian, Celtic, Jamaican
From the Afton River
Boy/Male
Tamil
Action
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English
Place Name; Oak Tree Settlement
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : most probably a variant of Nathan, altered by folk etymology under the influence of the English vocabulary word nation.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Action
Boy/Male
Hindu
Action
Male
Russian
(Ðнтон) Russian form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
Boy/Male
Greek
A hunter dismembered by his own dogs.
Male
German
 German form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
CIVIC ACTION-PROGRAM
CIVIC ACTION-PROGRAM
Boy/Male
Muslim
Narration of prophet Muhammad
Girl/Female
Biblical
Large; extended (name of a woman).
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : variant spelling of Best.German : topographic name for someone who lived by the Beste river, a tributary of the Trave, or a habitational name from any of various villages called Besten, said by Bahlow to be named with a Middle Low German word for poor soil.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Shanmuka means Lord of Subramaniam son of Lord Shiva, Lord kartikeyalord Murugan
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Little Lamp; Shining; Bright
Boy/Male
Tamil
To whom salutation is given
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dimansu | தீமாஂநà¯à®¸à¯à®‚
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Slim; Creeper Like Body
Female
Egyptian
, an unidentified goddess.
Boy/Male
Muslim
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a.
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal.
a.
Requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.
v. t.
To sell by auction.
n.
Movement; as, the horse has a spirited action.
n.
The things sold by auction or put up to auction.
a.
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; -- opposed to passive, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind.
n.
A process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body acts on another; the effect of power exerted on one body by another; agency; activity; operation; as, the action of heat; a man of action.
a.
Implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy.
a.
Relating to rights and remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings.
n.
Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.
n.
A right of action; as, the law gives an action for every claim.
n.
An engagement between troops in war, whether on land or water; a battle; a fight; as, a general action, a partial action.
a.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano.
a.
Pertaining to civic life and affairs, in distinction from military, ecclesiastical, or official state.
a.
Relating to, or derived from, a city or citizen; relating to man as a member of society, or to civil affairs.
n.
Any one of the active processes going on in an organism; the performance of a function; as, the action of the heart, the muscles, or the gastric juice.
n.
Effective motion; also, mechanism; as, the breech action of a gun.
a.
Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; -- opposed to speculative or theoretical; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman.
n.
The science of civil government.