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political science
noun
a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government.
political science
noun
(esp as an academic subject) the study of the state, government, and politics: one of the social sciences
political science
The systematic study of government and politics. Political science is a social science that makes generalizations and analyses about political systems and political behavior and uses these results to predict future behavior. Political science includes the study of political philosophy, ethics, international relations and foreign policy, public administration, and the dynamic relations between different parts of governments.
Other Word Forms
- political scientist noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of political science1
Example Sentences
My political science colleagues — some of them have said that the only thing that explains voting is party loyalty.
Colbert went on to earn degrees in political science and acting, public policy and law.
Piper Heath is a soon-to-be graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, completing dual degrees in journalism and political science.
Elizabeth McCallion, who teaches political science at the University of Toronto, thinks many Canadians don't really have much interest in the constitutional complications around the role of the King.
Alisa said she was inspired to challenge the amendment during her political science class, the lone college course in which she did not receive an “A.”
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