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Political coalition

A political coalition is when a group of people who believe in similar things decide to work together to make those things happen. It's like when you and your friends all want to play basketball, but you need at least four people to play a real game. So, you make a deal to work together to get four or more people to play.

In politics, different groups of people may have different beliefs or ideas about how the government should work. Sometimes these groups might not have enough power on their own to get what they want, so they can work together with other groups to try and get things done.

For example, let's say one group of people wants to make sure all kids can go to school for free. Another group of people wants to make sure everyone has access to good healthcare. These two groups might form a political coalition and work together to try and get laws passed that support both education and healthcare.

The people who are part of a political coalition might have different backgrounds, beliefs or priorities, but they find ways to agree on some things they all want to achieve. It's like when you and your friends all have different favorite colors, but you can agree that playing basketball is more fun than just sitting inside.

Coalitions can be very important in politics because they can help people achieve goals they would not be able to reach alone.
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