Political
Definition
Political pertains to governance - how societies organize themselves through established systems and institutions for decision-making processes about resources allocation and conduct regulation.
Analogy
Politics can be likened to being on a sports team; there are rules (laws), players (citizens), coaches (leaders), strategies (policies) – all working together towards a common goal (a functioning society).
Related terms
Political Geography: This is the study of the political organization of the world.
Sovereignty: This refers to the ability of a state to govern itself or another state.
Nation-State: A nation-state is a form of political organization in which a group of people who share the same history, traditions, or language live in a particular area under one government.
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