Political Organization

Definition

Political organization refers to the structure and system through which a government operates, including the way power is distributed, decision-making processes, and the roles of different individuals or groups within the government. It encompasses how a society organizes itself politically.

Related terms

Colonial Government: Refers to the political systems established by European colonies in America before gaining independence. These governments often had governors appointed by European powers and colonial assemblies representing local interests.

Revolutionary War: The armed conflict between Great Britain and its American colonies from 1775 to 1783 that led to American independence. The Revolutionary War played a pivotal role in shaping new forms of political organization in America.

Constitution: A written document that establishes fundamental principles and structures for governing a country or state. In the context of America's new republic, it refers specifically to the United States Constitution adopted in 1787.