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What is Political Science-definition, aims, and scope

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OVERVIEW

Here in this topic, we are going to discuss the meaning of Political science and its definition, aim, and scope. So let us start first with the definition of the same. Let us start. 

DEFINITION OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

It is a study of discipline that introduces us to state, government, and other fundamentals like political parties, etc. It deals with its structure, relation, and other essential factors of Political issues. Now, let us see some of the definition which is given by the some philosophers about this science:

  • David Easton: “Politics is the authoritative allocation of values.” 
  • Andrew Heywood: “Politics can be defined as an activity through which people.

So, here we have seen some of the definitions now, let us see its aim and scope in brief. Let’s start. 

AIMS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

It aims to provide knowledge related to Political arenas and issues that arise within the state and worldwide. So, now here we will discuss some key aims of this discipline in brief.

  • This science aims to understand the underpin system, and other fundamental concepts and principles.
  • This science helps us to analyze institutions in detail such as courts, legislature, and other functions and their interactions.
  • It helps us understand some social factors that influence the society, including social class, norms, and ideologies.
  • It helps us to make some Political decisions which help to prevent social issues and other Political issues.
  • It helped to inform the state about Political parties, and other important roles of citizens within their democratic country.

SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Now, let us see what is the scope of Political science in the state. Let us begin with it.

  • Through Political theories, one can understand nature, justice, and equality under Political science. There are some of the theorists who have contributed to this field, who include Plato, Marx, Weber, etc.
  • Comparing this science with different Political parties across the world has helped to change some things and create uniqueness in the state. It helps to influence Political institutions and other processes related to this science.
  • With the help of this science, the parties had made relationships internationally which helped us to deal with foreign diplomatic relations, war, and other foreign governance.
  • By examining, Political institutions and processes have challenged America.
  • By studying this science one can easily understand how the government makes decisions on education, external and internal affairs, etc.

CONCLUSION

So, here in this topic, we have learned that one can easily gain valuable and important knowledge about the same by studying political science. By getting all critical skills and thinking abilities one can easily perform the role of the respected citizen because they will get enrolled in the decision-making process and can raise awareness related to Political issues, other policies, etc.

REFERENCES

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