politics
noun
ˈpɒlətɪks 
ˈpɑːlətɪks 
1 [uncountable + singular or plural verb] the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a societyparty politicslocal politicsHe's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.)a major figure in British politics2 [uncountable + singular or plural verb] (disapproving) matters concerned with getting or using power within a particular group or organizationI don't want to get involved in office politics.the internal politics of the legal professionsexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes)3 [plural] a person's political views or beliefsHis politics are extreme.4 [uncountable] = political sciencea degree in Politics5 [singular] a system of political beliefs; a state of political affairsA politics of the future has to engage with new ideas.
Usage note: PoliticsPowercreate/form/be the leader of a political partygain/take/win/lose/regain control of Congressstart/spark/lead/be on the brink of a revolutionbe engaged/locked in an internal power strugglelead/form a rival/breakaway factionseize/take control of the government/powerbring down/overthrow/topple the government/president/regimeabolish/overthrow/restore the monarchyestablish/install a military dictatorship/a stable governmentbe forced/removed/driven from office/powerresign/step down as party leader/an MP/president/prime ministerenter/retire from/return to political lifePolitical debatespark/provoke a heated/hot/intense/lively debateengage in/participate in/contribute to (the) political/public debate (on/over something)get involved in/feel excluded from the political processlaunch/start/lead/spearhead a campaign/movementjoin/be linked with the peace/anti-war/feminist/civil rights movementcriticize/speak out against/challenge/support the governmentlobby/put pressure on the government (to do something)come under fire/pressure from opposition partiesPolicycall for/demand/propose/push for/advocate democratic/political/land reform(s)formulate/implement domestic economic policychange/influence/shape/have an impact on government/economic/public policybe consistent with/be in line with/go against/be opposed to government policyreform/restructure/modernize the tax systemprivatize/improve/deliver/make cuts in public servicesinvest (heavily) in/spend something on schools/education/public services/(the) infrastructurenationalize the banks/the oil industrypromise/propose/deliver/give ($80 billion in/significant/substantial/massive) tax cutsa/the budget is approved/(especially North American English) passed by parliament/congressMaking lawshave a majority in/have seats in Parliament/Congress/the Senatepropose/sponsor a bill/legislation/a resolutionintroduce/bring in/draw up/draft/adopt/pass a bill/a law/legislation/measuresamend/repeal an act/a law/legislationveto/vote against/oppose a bill/legislation/a measure/a proposal/a resolutionget/require/be decided by a majority vote more collocations at economy, vote