Political Science Practice Test Questions — Flashcards

Political science is the study of politics and power from domestic, international, and comparative perspectives. It entails understanding political ideas, ideologies, institutions, policies, processes, and behavior, as well as groups, classes, government, diplomacy, law, strategy, and war.

(Source: NorthWestern University)

Thus, Political science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels.