Politics refers to the activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence the decisions of individuals or groups. It encompasses the negotiation, conflict, and cooperation among individuals or organizations with differing interests, ideas, and power dynamics. Politics can occur at various levels, including local, national, and international, and can involve formal institutions such as legislatures, courts, and governments, as well as informal networks and movements.
The process of politics involves the distribution of power and resources in society, as well as the creation and implementation of laws and regulations. Political systems can vary widely, including democracies, autocracies, monarchies, and oligarchies, each defining how leaders are chosen and how power is exercised. Political ideologies, such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and nationalism, also play a significant role in shaping political action and policy.
Overall, politics is fundamentally about the pursuit of collective decisions and the organization of society through governance, power relations, and the negotiation of interests.
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