Political science

Political science is a branch of social science that is concerned with theory, description, analysis and prediction of political behavior, political systems and politics.

Overview

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.

Further reading

• American Political Science Review - The Evolution of Political Science. APSR Centennial Volume - Special Issue - November 2006

Other pages

Related topics

• Constitutional economics
• Debate
• Diplomacy
• Freedom of speech
• Government
• Jurisdiction
• Law
• Nation
• Political economy
• Politics
• Policy
• State
• War

Other websites

• American Political Science Association
• International Political Science Association
• 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