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Politics has been defined as who gets what,
when, and how--"the authoritative allocation
of values." But no simple definition can
capture the broad range of subject matter
included in political science.
Broadly speaking, political scientists' topics
fall into categories that include the exercise of
power and influence, sources and resolutions
of conflicts, the relation of politics to the
economy, culture, and other aspects of
society, the adoption and implementation of
public policies, the development of political
systems over time, and the normative
judgments in which institutions, policies, and
actions are evaluated. You can also get some
idea of its scope from the main areas of
specialization that make up the undergraduate
curriculum
political theory
comparative government and politics
international relations
politics and behavior
governmental processes
public law.
However politics is defined, it's clear that
actions in the political arena have vital effects
on our lives, liberties, and well-being. From
this standpoint, political science deals with
how we reach the collective decisions that
shape our common fate.
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