political science
noun
: a social science concerned chiefly with the description and analysis of political and especially governmental institutions and processes
political scientist
noun
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a degree in political science
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Her father also graduated from UCLA with a political science degree.
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Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Jon Taylor, a professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said mass deportation is a controversial issue, with supporters arguing for stricter immigration policies.
—Woai/kabb Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
This time Democratic voters, particularly women, were just as disappointed but less shocked, says Lisa Mueller, a political science professor at Macalester College.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
However, shifts in voting patterns among certain demographics — while they shouldn’t be considered the focal point — are also visible, said Ken Kollman, a political science professor at the University of Michigan.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Jon Taylor, a professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio, said mass deportation is a controversial issue, with supporters arguing for stricter immigration policies.
—Woai/kabb Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
This time Democratic voters, particularly women, were just as disappointed but less shocked, says Lisa Mueller, a political science professor at Macalester College.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024
However, shifts in voting patterns among certain demographics — while they shouldn’t be considered the focal point — are also visible, said Ken Kollman, a political science professor at the University of Michigan.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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