The German word for politician is Politiker.
The politicians in the North that advocated anti-slavery were called Abolitionists.
Politicians
politicians after a vote
Politicians! :-)
Bribery or corruption.
There is a painting called "The Village Politicians", at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, John L. Kimmel, ca. 1819.
Yankee politicians and Republicans were called "carpetbaggers", for the soft fabric luggage that was then in style. Southerners who collaborated were called "scalawags".
Depositors.............Politicians :-)
The funding of politicians in the United States is nicknamed the "pork barrel" because politicians are paid way too much for doing so little. Once elected many politicians are "set for life".
Political Cartoon
People from Germany are called Germans.
The word Germania was used by the Romans to describe the region now known as Germany. Because English contains some Latin roots, the name Germany has continued to be used.