By What is politics? The term “politics” has two (or more) meanings. First, it refers to the art of government. Second, it refers to the activities of a nation’s citizens that involve the political process. In this article we will explore both of these definitions and hopefully answer some questions about what politics is all about…
What is politics?
Politics is the process of making decisions for a group.
The word “politics” comes from two Greek words, “pólis”, meaning “city” or “state”, and “-logia”, meaning “the study of”. So politics literally means “the study of cities and states”.
Political decisions are about how to run a country or community. A political decision can be anything from deciding what to put in a budget to choosing the next president of your local PTA (Parent Teacher Association). Political decisions are about who gets what, when, where and how.
Comments