Politics

Politics refers to the activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence the decisions of government. It encompasses the processes by which groups of people make collective decisions, and involves the study of governance, the behavior of political actors, the organization of power, and the analysis of political systems and ideologies. Politics can occur at various levels, including local, national, and international, and it often involves negotiation, conflict, and cooperation among different entities such as individuals, parties, governments, and organizations. Central to politics are concepts like authority, legitimacy, rights, and justice, which guide the formation and implementation of laws and public policies.