Introduction. The article outlines research positions within the framework of the study of socio-political discourse. Theoretical analysis. It is noted that socio-political discourse should be explicated as a mode (order) of communication between government and society for the purpose of developing a consensus. The study of socio-political discourses as different modes (orders) of communication between authorities and society is presented in the article based on the methodology of I. Lakatos’ research programs.
