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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Sowing Doubt Still, a president’s public and vocal criticisms of the Fed can sow doubt, said Sarah Binder, a professor of political science at George Washington University.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
These late donations are pretty consistent with the candidates’ disparity in fundraising throughout the campaign, noted Jennifer Nicoll Victor, a professor of political science at George Mason University.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Bad Bunny's message connects with young voters in Puerto Rico who have never lived in a Puerto Rico that’s not riddled with crisis, said Jorge Schmidt Nieto, a political science professor at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The Harris and Trump campaigns are well aware of the newfound voting potential of young Americans, said Charles Bullock, a political science professor at the University of Georgia.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
These late donations are pretty consistent with the candidates’ disparity in fundraising throughout the campaign, noted Jennifer Nicoll Victor, a professor of political science at George Mason University.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Bad Bunny's message connects with young voters in Puerto Rico who have never lived in a Puerto Rico that’s not riddled with crisis, said Jorge Schmidt Nieto, a political science professor at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The Harris and Trump campaigns are well aware of the newfound voting potential of young Americans, said Charles Bullock, a political science professor at the University of Georgia.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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