political vs politics

political is not a noun while politics is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
political	No	Yes	No	No
politics	Yes	No	No	No

political (noun)	politics (noun)
	the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
	the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government
	the study of government of states and other political units
	the opinion you hold with respect to political questions
	social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

political (adjective)	politics (adjective)
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power
of or relating to the profession of governing