In literal translation, politics is the art of governing the state. The aim of the policy is to provide effective leadership and the achievement of the public good and stability.
Understanding politics as an art involves direct participation in public affairs, defines the forms and tasks of the state. In order to truly have a high status of art, politics must be based on advanced scientific achievements and meet the highest moral and ethical criteria.
The need of society for political management is determined by its very nature. In itself, it is asymmetric and is represented by various classes, groups and interests. This gives rise to inevitable clashes. Therefore, in order to prevent the war of all against all, a special organization is needed, possessing strength and real power. It is political activity that carries the entire burden of responsibility for what is happening in the state.
The effectiveness of political governance is largely determined by several points. In particular, this ability to set tactical and strategic objectives and determine the most effective methods, means and forms of their implementation. Also of great importance is the ability to form a professional team that is able to achieve its goals. The highest art of political management is a rational assessment of the limits of power and its capabilities, which can be applied in various circumstances.
The functions and social role of politics
Given its determining position in the social structure, a politician performs a whole range of important functions:
- expression of interests of various social groups;
- regulation and direction in the right direction of the processes that occur in society, ensuring social development;
- smoothing out conflicts and contradictions that arise in society;
- integration of society, maintaining stability and order;
- ensuring effective communications between the government and society;
- political socialization of citizens, which should contribute to the active inclusion in the political process.
