Political science

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/political-science

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the academic discipline?A social science dedicated to the study of politics and government
2. What is the scope of study?Encompasses political theory, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, and political behavior
3. Why do people study political science?It helps us understand why governments act the way they do, how laws are made, and how we can make better choices as citizens.
4. Who are political scientists?Political scientists are experts who use history, comparisons, numbers, and theories to learn about power, elections, and how countries work.

Political Theory: The study of fundamental questions about the state, government, politics, liberty, justice, and the enforcement of a legal code by authority.
Comparative Politics: The study and comparison of domestic politics across countries.
International Relations: The study of the relationships between countries, including the role of international organizations and multinational corporations.