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Politicians are people who help make important decisions for our towns, cities, and countries!

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Politicians

Politicians

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Politician (25455) - The Noun Project
DSC_2929 African Achievers Awards at the House of Lords Westminster London Hosted by Diane Abbott MP Member of Parliament British Labour Party politician who was appointed Shadow Home Secretary
Because Texans keep electing politicians like Governor Rick Perry & Congressman Ted Poe:
sottoassedio: policemen everywhere when politicians talk to people - v2-day
<div class='fn'> <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Member_of_Knesset' class='extiw' title='w:en:Member of Knesset'><span title='member of Israeli parliament'>Knesset member</span></a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Haim_Ramon' class='extiw' title='w:en:Haim Ramon'><span title='Israeli politician'>Chaim Ramon</span></a></div>
'War Pigs' - British politicians and business elite who support or profit from the Saudi bombing of Yemen.
Politician (25454) - The Noun Project
THE NEW POLITICIANS - JUST LIKE THE OLD POLITICIANS
<div class='fn'> <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Member_of_Knesset' class='extiw' title='w:en:Member of Knesset'><span title='member of Israeli parliament'>Knesset member</span></a>, <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Moshe_Gafni' class='extiw' title='w:en:Moshe Gafni'><span title='Israeli politician'>Moshe Gafni</span></a></div>
Local Politician Says 'Orgasm' Instead of 'Organisam'
Somali politician and peace activist, Asha Haji Elmi, calling for an end to Female Genital Mutilation

Key Facts

What They Do
Participate in policy-making and hold government positions.
Where They Work
Local, state, or national government.
How They Decide
Based on experience, education, beliefs, and political parties.
Goal
To shape public opinion and prioritize public interest.

Who Are These Decision-Makers?

Imagine your classroom or your playground. Someone has to decide the rules, right? Politicians are like the grown-ups who help make the big rules for everyone in a town, a state, or even a whole country! They are people who work in government and try to make things better for everyone. They listen to ideas and help decide what to do next.

Where Do Their Ideas Come From?

Politicians get their ideas from lots of places! Sometimes, they used to be teachers, doctors, or even worked in businesses. They also have their own beliefs about what's fair and important. They often belong to groups called political parties that share similar ideas. These experiences and beliefs help them decide how to help people.

Why Are They So Important?

Politicians help decide important things like building new parks, making sure schools have what they need, or keeping our streets safe. They try to make choices that are good for all the people, not just themselves. It's like a team captain trying to make sure everyone on the team plays well together and wins!

Making Choices for Everyone

When politicians make decisions, they think about what will help the most people. They might talk to lots of different people to hear their opinions. Sometimes, it's tricky because people have different ideas. But the goal is to find the best way forward for the whole community, like choosing the best game to play at recess.

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