Politics is a process by which decisions are made within groups. Although the term is generally applied to behavior within governments, politics is observed in all human (and many non-human) group interactions, including corporate, academic, and religious institutions.

Political science (also political studies) is the study of political behavior and examines the acquisition and application of power.

Alternate definitions

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Alternative definitions of politics have been proposed that fulfill the needs of differing perspectives. They include:

• Dictionary definitions, for example, "the art and science of government" ^*
• Textbook definitions, notably, a "process of conflict resolution in which support is mobilized and maintained for collective projects". -- An Introduction to Government and Politics ... Dickerson and Flanagan
• Theorists, such as Harold Lasswell, who defined politics as "who gets what, when, where, and how."
• and Practitioners like
  • Mao Zedong, who said "Politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."
  • and Otto von Bismarck's cryptic remark, "Politics is the art of feasibility."

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idk whether Xmas Eve service was better as a bb when I was awed by its beauty, or now when i lol at all the behind the scenes politics.
ohnickels (Caroline) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:36:05 -0000
idk whether Xmas Eve service was better as a bb when I was awed by its beauty, or now when i lol at all the behind the scenes politics.
RT @kiaoramate: RT @foxnews: POLITICS: Obama Administration Lifts Bailout Cap for Fannie and Freddie http://bit.ly/8V1RtO - What else is new
afeagle1 (Jay) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:35:44 -0000
RT @kiaoramate: RT @foxnews: POLITICS: Obama Administration Lifts Bailout Cap for Fannie and Freddie http://bit.ly/8V1RtO - What else is new
is it time to legalize drugs? http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/31/cafferty.legal.drugs/index.html
AlinaScofield (Alina Scofield) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:35:29 -0000
is it time to legalize drugs? http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/31/cafferty.legal.drugs/index.html
@Mrityunjoykjha Lets see what an active media influence can do to the Ex DGP Rathore now. lets make it inactive politics Vs pro-active media
shikhers (Shikher Singh) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:35:17 -0000
@Mrityunjoykjha Lets see what an active media influence can do to the Ex DGP Rathore now. lets make it inactive politics Vs pro-active media
Santa, what are your thoughts on chinese politics? RT @nytimes Leading Chinese Dissident Gets 11-Year Prison Term http://bit.ly/4EKp6U
scampnyc (Nancy Wong) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:34:53 -0000
Santa, what are your thoughts on chinese politics? RT @nytimes Leading Chinese Dissident Gets 11-Year Prison Term http://bit.ly/4EKp6U
Trending in politics: Harry Reid; Sarah Palin; Pope Benedict XVI; Barack Obama. http://bit.ly/4QNCE4 #harryreid #sarah #obama
EllerdalePol (Ellerdale Politics) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:34:35 -0000
Trending in politics: Harry Reid; Sarah Palin; Pope Benedict XVI; Barack Obama. http://bit.ly/4QNCE4 #harryreid #sarah #obama

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