Politics is the process of making decisions that apply to members of a group or organization, where such decisions are made by individuals or groups that are formally authorized to make them. It involves the exercise of power and authority to manage public affairs, such as the allocation of resources, the formulation of policies, and the enactment and enforcement of laws. Political systems can take many forms, including democracies, dictatorships, monarchies, and theocracies. The study of politics includes the analysis of political behavior, institutions, and processes, as well as the study of political ideologies and theories.
The United States is often referred to as a democracy, but it is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal republic. This system of government is based on the principle of separation of powers, with the Constitution serving as the supreme law of the land. The term ‘constitutional’ signifies that the United States government is…
