political process

American  

[puh-lit-i-kuhl prah-ses] / pəˈlɪt ɪ kəl ˈprɑ sɛs /

noun

political processes plural

1. the mechanisms and methods through which political power is organized and exercised; the activities that form governance.

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Example Sentences

As the military-backed government embarked on a process of reform, Suu Kyi and her party re-joined the political process.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As they talked, I listened for what was underneath their distrust of the political process.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"Throughout the proceedings, we have consistently maintained the position that the debate over how to achieve climate targets must take place within the political process through democratically elected parliaments," the group added in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

It also guarantees that minorities have an equal opportunity “to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

I described how my initial doubts about the political process had slowly diminished week by week, replaced by something more encouraging and hopeful.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama