political issues

Definitions

Matters of public concern or controversy that relate to the governance of a country or area.

Disputes or topics involving the exercise of power, policy-making, or the administration of government.

Social or economic problems that are subject to debate and decision-making within the legislative or electoral process.

Examples

The candidates spent the entire debate arguing over various political issues.

Many young voters are becoming increasingly involved in local political issues.

Synonyms

public affairs societal concerns policy matters civic debates governance challenges

Antonyms

personal matters private affairs nonpolitical topics individual concerns apolitical subjects