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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Sarnecki graduated from the University of Illinois in 1992 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and finance, according to his LinkedIn page.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Lisa Bryant, chair of the political science department at California State University Fresno, said mail-in ballots make voting easier for people who have disabilities or difficulty with the language.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Ayden studied political science at a community college in San Luis Obispo, still acting in community theater productions on the side.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Timothy Hagle, professor of political science at the University of Iowa, said that open races are generally more competitive than when an incumbent opts to run for reelection.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Lisa Bryant, chair of the political science department at California State University Fresno, said mail-in ballots make voting easier for people who have disabilities or difficulty with the language.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Ayden studied political science at a community college in San Luis Obispo, still acting in community theater productions on the side.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Timothy Hagle, professor of political science at the University of Iowa, said that open races are generally more competitive than when an incumbent opts to run for reelection.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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 11 Sep. 2025.
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