A political leader is a person who holds a position of power or influence in government and is responsible for making decisions and enacting policies that affect the people they govern.
Related terms
Government Official: A person who holds a position in the government and has the authority to make and enforce laws.
Head of State: The highest-ranking official in a country who represents the nation on both domestic and international levels.
Legislator: An elected official who participates in creating, passing, or amending laws.