Political science

Political science is a branch of social science that is concerned with theory, description, analysis and prediction of political behavior, political systems and politics.

Political scientists study the allocation and transfer of power in decision-making, the roles and systems of governance including governments and international organizations, political behavior and public policies. They measure the success of governance and specific policies by examining many factors, including stability, justice, material wealth, and public welfare.

Related pages

• Law
• Constitutional economics
• Constitutional law
• Debate
• Diplomacy
• Freedom of speech
• Government
• International relations
• Jurisdiction
• Civics
• Nation
• Political economy
• Political philosophy
• Politics
• Policy
• State
• War

Further reading

• American Political Science Review - The Evolution of Political Science Archived 2015-04-05 at the Wayback Machine. APSR Centennial Volume - Special Issue - November 2006

Other websites

• American Political Science Association
• International Political Science Association
• Political Studies Association of the UK