Question

1. what is the definition of politics?

the art or science of democracy
the art or science of influencing people’s beliefs on a civic or individual level
the art of persuasion
the science of persuasion

Explanation:

To determine the definition of politics, we analyze each option:

• "the art or science of democracy" is incorrect as politics is not limited to democracy.
• "the art or science of influencing people’s beliefs on a civic or individual level" aligns with political activities (e.g., policy - making, governance) that involve influencing beliefs in civic/individual contexts.
• "the art of persuasion" and "the science of persuasion" are too narrow (persuasion is a tool in politics, not the definition).

Answer:

The option: the art or science of influencing people’s beliefs on a civic or individual level