Political science
scientific study of politics
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 peace.
Related pagesEdit
- Law
- Constitutional economics
- Debate
- Diplomacy
- Freedom of speech
- Government
- International relations
- Jurisdiction
- Civics
- Nation
- Political economy
- Political philosophy
- Politics
- Policy
- State
- War
Further readingEdit
- 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 websitesEdit
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- American Political Science Association
- International Political Science Association Archived 2018-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Political Studies Association of the UK
- PROL: Political Science Research Online (prepublished research)
- Truman State University Political Science Research Design Handbook
- A New Nation Votes: American Elections Returns 1787-1825 Archived 2008-07-25 at the Wayback Machine
