In the past, administration and politics were clearly distinguished. Politics was believed to be concerned with the making of laws and policies, while administration dealt with the implementation of policies and enforcement of laws. Moreover, politicians were chosen by elections, while administrators were appointed.
Politicians held their offices only so long as they were elected, while the administrators were appointed for life till they retired. In modem times, however, die distinction between the two is not drawn so hard and fast. Both politicians and administrators are concerned with the business of government.
In pluralist democracies, like that of Great Britain, the administrators are entrusted with many functions of the government, such as those of delegated legislation, formulation of policy, etc.