You'd need to define what 'Politics' is first then draw around it as it were, guidance under leadership, perhaps. Thinking that back in the days a leader would be appointed by the people, as in they'd all choose to follow a certain person/s who they entrusted with the future of the clan they'd then have people under them who'd ensure that things were kept inline and hold meetings about what to do next any civil matters and so on.

Think ruler/leadership might be the closest you'll get as it involves politics.