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Importance of Political Science

(1) Political science is the study of systems of governance and political behavior. It teaches us how political power is distributed and how governments operate. Politics affects many aspects of our lives. (2) The study of political science imparts knowledge about the state, its structure and functions. It provides knowledge needed for leadership roles. It also widens our understanding of world events and relations between countries. (3) Political science creates democratic values by increasing citizens' political awareness of their rights and duties. It helps democracy succeed by developing an engaged and informed populace.

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Importance of Political Science

(1) Political science is the study of systems of governance and political behavior. It teaches us how political power is distributed and how governments operate. Politics affects many aspects of our lives. (2) The study of political science imparts knowledge about the state, its structure and functions. It provides knowledge needed for leadership roles. It also widens our understanding of world events and relations between countries. (3) Political science creates democratic values by increasing citizens' political awareness of their rights and duties. It helps democracy succeed by developing an engaged and informed populace.

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Good morning, I’m Aryan Gupta and I’m here to talk about the importance of political science.

Let’s
start off with a basic understanding of the subject. Political science is a social science which
deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts, and
political behaviour. Is it important? It very much is.

When we study Political Science, we learn about how political power is distributed, how
different governments operate and interact, how rules are made and enforced. We explore
both the "who" of politics (such as politicians, international organizations, and the public) and
the "how" (such as elections, political institutions, and public administration). Politics affects
virtually every aspect of our lives, including the availability of education, jobs, housing and
healthcare. Whether countries are at war or at peace depends both on what governments do
and who supports them.

Now, if we’re to talk about specific points of importance, here’s a few of them:

(1) Imparting Knowledge of the State:

The primary aim of the study of Political Science is to inculcate knowledge of the State, its origin, nature,

structure and functions. Knowledge about the State is of great significance to modern man.

The administrators, political leaders and diplomats, who conduct the affairs of the  State, also require sound

knowledge of Political Science in order to perform their functions with efficiency. An administrator who has no

knowledge of Political Science is bound to be a failure. The principles and norms  established in political science

are of immense utility and value to the executives, legislators and judges. It’s a science required

for  statesmanship and leadership.

(2) Imparting Knowledge about the world:

However, apart from these utilitarian considerations, the acquisition of knowledge of political science enriches

one’s mind and widens one’s intellectual horizon. In order to know what is happening in the world around us at

least an elementary knowledge of political science is necessary. In the modern age an individual cannot lead an

isolated life. Each country has to maintain relations with other countries of the world.

(3) Creation of democratic values:

The study of Political Science has assumed special importance in modern times in all democratic countries. The

success of democracy depends upon the political consciousness of its people. The study of political science

makes people conscious of their rights and duties. It also makes them vigilant and unless the citizens of a

country are vigilant, alert, intelligent and patriotic; there is no possibility of successful working of democracy in

that country. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.


(5) Creation of good citizenship:

The study of Political Science is valuable for creating good citizenship and securing unity of the nation. It makes

citizens conscious of national, objectives and goals. Laski said that good citizenship implies “the contribution of

one’s instructed judgment to public good”. It can be developed by the study of political science. Political Science

teaches the lessons and virtues of good citizenship.

(6) Lesson of co-operation and toleration:

Political science also teaches the lesson of co-operation, adjustment and toleration. Society cannot prosper

without cooperation. Man should learn how to co-operate and adjust himself with his fellow-beings. People of all

walks of life should co-operate for the better development of the country. Toleration is also necessary in society.

Knowledge of Political Science Indispensable

Thus, the study of Political Science has special importance in all countries. Its study helps us to understand the

mechanism and constitutional systems of modern government. The principles of government, the domestic and

foreign policies of the nation. the legislature, executive and judiciary of different countries, etc. are studied in

Political Science. The principles of liberty, equality and fraternity are also made clear by the study of political

science. Keeping in mind its importance and utilitarian value, Aristotle regarded Political Science as “the supreme

science” or “the masters of all science”.

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