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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
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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Politics :: Society and Culture
Obama: 'Now is not the time for small plans'
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:13:39 -0000
DENVER - Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.
NH health plan holders in pain
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MANCHESTER - The state says limited health benefits plans are not allowed and can be a bad bargain for workers.
Stabile: Pride will be put up for sale
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Stabile told the Nashua Telegraph that the independent league baseball team will lose $500,000 this year and he is looking for a buyer.
NH braces for weekend tourism influx
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CONCORD - Falling gas prices are helping people travel over the Labor Day holiday.
Man indicted in drug death of Bedford teen
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
MANCHESTER - Montgomery Proulx, 19, faces life in prison on the charge of causing Evan Schwager's death.
Heart-to-heart hooked Hodes on Obama
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
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Mark Fernald - New Hampshire Progressive Network - Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the state. Includes member-submitted analysis of political issues, newsletter, links for state newspapers, and state legislators directory.
Meta Description: [ Mark Fernald is working for a Progressive New Hampshire and ConVal Democratic Organization. ]
New Hampshire Department of State - Election Division - Information on voting in NH, voting districts, candidate filing requirements and fees, past election results, and registered lobbyists and political action committees.
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NH Insider - Political news updates and commentary, focusing on state and local issues. Includes discussion board and information links.
Meta Description: [ NH Political news ]
NH.com - Politics Information Center - Political news, background information on the state and local political landscape, NH's congressional delegation, past election results, and commentary links.
Meta Description: [ NH.com is the events hub for New Hampshire with daily information on where to go, where to stay and where to eat. ]
PoliticsNH - Offers current information about campaigns, elections, and politicians in the Granite State. Political calendar, news links, and candidate directory.
Project Vote Smart - New Hampshire - Voter education resources, including extensive links to campaigns, media, interest groups, parties, and related information.
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The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy - Non-partisan think tank group focused on state and local public policy issues that affect the quality of life of New Hampshire's citizens. Also serves as a clearinghouse for information on charter schools.
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