Political Science

/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪkəl ˈsaɪəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The academic discipline studying governance systems, political behavior, and institutional structures, often informing legal theory and constitutional law.
    She specialized in political science to better understand legislative processes affecting constitutional rights.

Forms

  • political scientist

Commentary

Political science in legal contexts often informs the understanding of governmental authority, legal institutions, and policy-making, essential for interpreting statutory and constitutional law.

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