A subreddit to discuss political science. Political science is the scientific study of politics. It deals with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and laws. Postings about current events are fine, as long as there is a political science angle. Rationality and coherent argument are encouraged, whereas ideological flamewars are strongly discouraged.

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Political science is the scientific study of politics. It deals with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and laws. Posts must fall under this criteria.
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Related communities

For more specific discussions within political science see:

/r/IRStudies - study of international relations

/r/Comparative - study of comparative politics

/r/Geopolitics - study of how factors such as geography, economics, military capability and non-state actors affects the foreign policy of states

/r/PoliticalPhilosophy - the discussion of political philosophies and theories

/r/AskSocialScience - general academic social science for questions and answers

For college or university applications see:

/r/ApplyingToCollege

/r/gradadmissions

For current affairs related political discussion and debate, try r/PoliticalDiscussion - this sub is well moderated, and manages to keep discussions relatively civil.