Scope of Political Science

 What is the Scope of Political Science?

Scope means- the range of a subject covered by a book, programme, discussion, class, etc.               
                                            OR
the variety of subjects that are being discussed or considered

Scope of Political Science
      
Political Science is a dynamic social science. That’s why its scope or subject matter is always changing.

The scope of political science can be divided into two categories.

1. State-Centric
2. Non-State-Centric

State-Centric discussion

The state is the ultimate expression of socialized life. People’s political life revolves around the state. As a result, the personality of the socialized people develops and peaceful social life is possible. So there is no doubt that the state is the central subject of political science.

1. Study of Government

This state was again embodied through the government. The state cannot be imagined without the government. State fulfilled its goals through the government. So the discussion of the state as well as the government becomes necessary.

2. Study of history of the State

The idea of the present state remains incomplete if we do not discuss the history of the state. In the context of the past and present discussion of the state, it is necessary to see how this institution evolved from the past to the present.

3. Study of Laws

In addition to the state and the government, laws enacted by the government are also included in the discussion of political science. The government enacts laws on behalf of the state and administers governance and maintains peace. So the discussion of law is another matter of political science.

4. Study of International Relations and International laws
At present, the interaction between the citizen and the state is influenced by multiple issues. The flow of international events affects national life.

So, it also deals with international relations and international laws. It includes international organizations like the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, and The World Bank, etc.

5. Study of theoretical and applied political science

Theoretical discussions of political science are about the origin, nature, ideology, independence, law, etc. of the state. On the other hand, the classification of government, functions, legislation, functions of political institutions, international customs, treaties, and diplomacy are the main topics of applied discussion in it.

Non-State-Centric Discussion

Modern political scientists think that at present political science deals not only with the state but with the non-governmental organizations and individuals or groups of political activities, and pressure groups, etc. So let’s discuss this in detail.

1. The study of politics is the study of influence and the influential.

2. It is the Study of Conflict and Disagreement.
The conflict lies at the heart of politics. In a world of universal agreement, there would be no room for it.

3. It is the Study of the Authoritative Allocation of Values.

According to Political scientist David Easton,  it deals with the authoritative allocation of values. “Political Science be described as the study of authoritative allocation of values for society”.

4. It is the Study of Political Dynamics.

The study of political dynamics is very important because it deals with the current forces at work in government and politics. It includes the study of political parties, pressure groups, public opinion, lobbies etc

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