Q1. Write any one definition of Political Science

Political Science is the academic discipline and field of study that systematically examines and analyzes the theory, practice, and dynamics of politics, government, and political behavior. It encompasses the study of various aspects of political systems, institutions, processes, and behaviors, aiming to understand and explain how political power is acquired, exercised, and distributed within societies and across nations. Political Science involves the exploration of political ideologies, public policy, international relations, political philosophy, and the impact of political decisions on societies and individuals. Its primary objectives include the development of theories, empirical research, and informed analysis to better comprehend and contribute to the improvement of political systems and governance.

Thinkers Say:

• Harold Lasswell: “Political science is the study of who gets what, when, and how.”
• David Easton: “Political science is the study of the authoritative allocation of values in society.”
• Aristotle: “Political science is the master science, the one that tells us how to order our lives and how to live in society.”
• Max Weber: “Political science is the science that seeks to understand the meaning of social action and thereby give a causal explanation of the way in which the action proceeds and the effects which it produces.”
• John Rawls: “Political science is the study of justice among other things, and justice is the first virtue of social institutions.”
• Hannah Arendt: “Political science is the activity of thinking about the highest things, the good and the just.”