The phrase "political ramifications" refers to the consequences or effects that a decision, action, or event can have on a government, political system, or society as a whole. Full definition
This raises the difficult issue of the broader political ramifications of physician - assisted suicide. (firstthings.com)
They will have to appreciate not just the legal implications of globalization for their clients, but the regulatory, economic, cultural and political ramifications for their own firms. (idaabbott.com)
In addition, for many jurors, these cases are fraught with political ramifications in a way that many other cases are not. (a2lc.com)