talking about politics

What do you associate with the word "politics"?
What kind of images do you have of the world of politics?

What do you think is the role that politics plays in our society?
What role do you think politics should play?
Is politics done solely by politicians or by a wider range of people?

Would you like to be a politician? Why? Why not?
Do you think it is difficult for ordinary people to become politicians?
Have you ever thought that you would like to be the prime minister?

Are you liberal or conservative? Why?
Think of a current prominent political leader. Do you support him or her in general?
Think of a current political issue being discussed right now. What is your opinion of it?
What reforms do you think are necessary in this country / another country now?

Which do you prefer, a system where there are two big political parties, or where there are many political parties?
Do you think that democracy is the best political system? Why or why not?