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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Tom Hogen-Esch, political science professor at California State University Northridge, echoed the timing element in this race.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Emory University political science professor Zachary Peskowitz said runoff elections often receive less attention than primary or general elections, despite their importance.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The Federalist advanced political science itself, changing the conception of what a republic was and could be.
—Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
James Melcher, professor of political science at the University of Maine Farmington, believes the sexting scandal will do some damage to the Platner campaign.
—David Millward, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Emory University political science professor Zachary Peskowitz said runoff elections often receive less attention than primary or general elections, despite their importance.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The Federalist advanced political science itself, changing the conception of what a republic was and could be.
—Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
James Melcher, professor of political science at the University of Maine Farmington, believes the sexting scandal will do some damage to the Platner campaign.
—David Millward, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for political science
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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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