A politician is someone who holds a government office or finds other ways to influence law and public policy. Politicians can work on a local or national scale and have influence over various bureaucratic processes and government decisions on behalf of the community they represent. In the United States, politicians are usually elected officials or people seeking election to a leadership position where they can influence public opinion and shape laws and policies. Politicians build relationships with constituents and advocate for certain core beliefs that they plan to uphold through their decision-making.
