If you're one of those people who changes the channel every time the news or political talk show starts on TV because you don't know what it's all about, then this book is for you! This is not a political science textbook; there are no long chapters or complex definitions. Everything is simple and clear! What is a state and how does it work, why are political parties needed and what is political culture? How is democracy different from autocracy? Why is there a need to hold a referendum? The book will not only tell you about the basics of political science, but will also help you understand such questions as: how much can you trust public opinion polls, can bloggers influence the state of affairs in the country, what can the European Union turn into? Maybe after reading this book you will not become a political scientist, but you will learn a lot of interesting things about the life of society and your rights.