On criteria of political activities

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Abstract: The article concerns the definition of political activities, its criteria and characteristic features. It is shown that their definition and value for the political being are de facto substituted by definition and supposed meaning of "political behavior".  The author establishes the unseverable connection between the political activities and the political power, and in particular, the statement that use of political power is way of political activities.  The author then offers analysis and definition of the term "political participation".  Finally, eh concludes that elements and criteria of political activities are, firstly, use of political power, and, secondly, political decision-making as a goal of political activities.  At the same time "use of political power" is considered to be the main element and criterion for the political activities. The author then offers the following definition:  political activity is a type of social activity with the use of political power, which is meant for decision-making. Based upon the contents of political activities the author formulates the law of political development, which is closely related to political activities.