political science
noun
: a social science concerned chiefly with the description and analysis of political and especially governmental institutions and processes
political scientist
noun
Examples of political science in a Sentence
a degree in political science
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His win represents a stronghold for the more moderate side of the Republican Party in Texas, said Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University.
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024
Preston Jenkins is a rising junior at Western Kentucky University majoring in photojournalism with a minor in political science.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
But Daniel Smith, a political science professor at the University of Florida, said there are no widespread issues with third-party voter registration groups, sometimes referred to as 3PVROs.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 16 May 2024
The caucus’ rate of implementing legislation was not surprising to Micheli and Fernando Guerra, a political science professor at Loyola Marymount University.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024
Preston Jenkins is a rising junior at Western Kentucky University majoring in photojournalism with a minor in political science.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
But Daniel Smith, a political science professor at the University of Florida, said there are no widespread issues with third-party voter registration groups, sometimes referred to as 3PVROs.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 16 May 2024
The caucus’ rate of implementing legislation was not surprising to Micheli and Fernando Guerra, a political science professor at Loyola Marymount University.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024
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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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