political science
a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government.
Origin of political science
1Other words from political science
- political scientist, noun
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How to use political science in a sentence
Stephen Eric Bronner is a Distinguished Professor of political science at Rutgers University.
He went on to study government at Oxford, and received a Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University.
‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece | Scott Porch | September 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA third, University of Virginia political science professor Larry Sabato, still rates it a “Lean Republican” race.
Will University of Tehran political science students be obliged to game out strategies against a jinn?
“It turned into an ugly affair,” said Terry Madonna, a professor of political science at Franklin and Marshall University.
What Democratic Revolt? Moderate Cruises in PA-13 Primary | David Freedlander | May 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
With this growth of great nations came a rapid development in political science, in legal institutions, in social relations.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisThey had been discussing woman suffrage, some question that had come up in the political-science class that day.
The Witness | Grace Livingston Hill LutzCompare also his article in political science Quarterly, vol.
Human Nature and Conduct | John DeweyThis year she will have those two subjects and political science.
Marjorie Dean, College Senior | Pauline LesterThere are very few colleges and universities which do not provide courses in political science.
Cambridge Essays on Education | Various
British Dictionary definitions for political science
(esp as an academic subject) the study of the state, government, and politics: one of the social sciences
Derived forms of political science
- political scientist, noun
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Cultural definitions for 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.
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