The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state.

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president.

A form of government with a monarch at the head.

Government by a dictator, a ruler who wields absolute authority.

The elected head of a republican state.

The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.

The male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.

The female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.

The son of a monarch.

The daughter of a monarch.

A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.

A formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands.

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

A formally constituted political group, typically operating on a national basis, that contests elections and attempts to form or take part in a government.

An organized course of action to achieve a particular goal, often in politics to win an election.

A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.

The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

That which is morally correct, just, or honorable.

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.

Just behavior or treatment, the quality of being fair and reasonable.

Freedom from disturbance; tranquility, a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended.

A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.

The status of belonging to a particular nation.