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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David Richards, a political science professor at the University of Lynchburg, disagrees.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
His research interests spanned the fields of cognitive science, computer science, public administration, management, and political science.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Liz Cheney holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Colorado College and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Chicago.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Liz followed in her dad's footsteps and studied political science and later law before starting her career as a politician.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
His research interests spanned the fields of cognitive science, computer science, public administration, management, and political science.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Liz Cheney holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Colorado College and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Chicago.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Liz followed in her dad's footsteps and studied political science and later law before starting her career as a politician.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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