politics is a wonderous art of balancing the power of diplomacy and the power of ass kicking. No matter what orginization anyone gets involved in, politics are present; including the school system. If I were to have a problem with a teacher, would I go and talk to the teacher, or go talk to the couniclor? such a small problem is an example of politics.
Politics: the way of getting around the rules to get what you want how you want it.
It is a beautiful thing, if dealt with correctly.