The legal rights of a citizen to participate in the political life of their country; specifically includes the right to vote, the right to stand for election, and freedom of speech, press, assembly, and demonstration.

the power to rule or govern a country; sovereignty; dominion

the right to self-government; autonomy

supreme power; sovereignty over a state or region

To be deprived of political rights as a legal punishment; this typically includes the right to vote and stand for election, and the freedom of speech, press, assembly, association, and demonstration.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)