<span>the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power
or
</span><span>the activities of governments concerning the political relations between countries
</span>or
<span>the academic study of government and the state</span>
Major Turning Points in American History
1763 Treaty of Paris - Ends the French and Indian War -British policy of Salutary neglect in North America ends
1776 The Declaration of Independence -America gains independence
1789 George Washington becomes the first president under the new Constitution
It's a <span>Neolithic period </span>