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I'm trying to learn a lot more about democratic theory, about the philosophical and practical reasoning behind democracy. I think I'll start with On Democracy by Dahl, but does anyone have any other recommendations (and not just for a starting point).

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I'm a final year college student and I'm doing a PoliSci Dissertation and it can be on any topic I want. I was wondering if people could maybe help with a topic that includes the rise of nationalism in Europe and it's implications for immigrant integration e.g education, immigration & health policy but I'm still sort of struggling formulating a proper topic/question to explore? I'd like to explore something related to immigrants/migrant communities, education & health policy fyi. I was thinking about the effect of neoliberalism on immigration integration in Europe maybe as well but would it be too 'easy'? (as in, theres already a general consensus on the effects of neoliberalism on immigration, that being 'oh its negative'! but i was wondering if it'd be interesting to discuss the effects of neoliberalism on increasing nationalism/populism and hence, the effect on immigration but i'm not sure if that would make for a good dissertation topic) does anyone have any suggestions? greatly appreciated!!

I'm sorry if my ideas seem a bit confusing, as aforementioned, any suggestions to help with formulating a clear question/discussion topic would be greatly appreciated!

Hello, I am looking for academic or practitioner's manuals or monographs that give me an overall and / or in-depth look at the construction of narratives for political purposes, whether they come from a state, non-state or private actor. Any suggestion is welcome. Thank you in advance

I’m aware of his indiscriminate tariffs across the board. According to my brief understand, this policy will bite back the consumers the most and the rest of the world will match that tariff policy so small businesses that export will struggle too.

It seems like the most inflation aggravating idea ever but then again, it just seems so silly to be true, I must be misunderstanding something because if the price rise up then the tax cuts won’t really feel noticeable.

Given the current US general election and the Canadian one next year, it got me thinking about the categories of topics or “aspects” that politicians often discuss, and the ones they don’t.

I wondered if there was such a list of these “aspects”, and how they are influenced or affected by different policies.

For example:

• Economy - Influenced by government fiscal policy.

• ^ Within that: Cost of living - Same influences.

• Safety.

• Health.

• Average educational level.

• Cultural preservation or change.

• Average mental health.

• Etc.

I just picked these off of the top of my head.

How do we categorize different aspects of society and then scientifically determine how politics and policies influence them?

I have a Libertarian relative who is a retired professor. Right Wing groups like the Von Mises society have for decades sent him to conferences around the globe primarily to bash unions but also to extol free markets. His guiding principle seems to be that if a politician is asking for more funding for any purpose at all, the cause is corrupt. Somehow if the problem were real then some industrialist would step in to make a profit off of the solution. So in the case of say global warming, it must be a fabrication of scheming scientists and politicians seeking to bleed tax payers for personal benefit. No examination of the physics, geoscience, atmospheric science required! Funds are being sought therefore it's crap. The guy got a PhD from a top university years ago and he was allowed to teach young people at a large public university. What kind of label would political science put on this kind of "reasoning"?

amending constitution in USA?

Hello! I am starting my first year of college next year and have been on a major hunt for a long time. I’m very passionate about environmental justice (& related things like animal liberation and bio/ecology) and currently have environmental science AP credits to utilize. Even though I’m passionate about environmental science, I have high standards for myself when it comes to providing financial security. My passions & financial success are battling for top priority in my mind. That being said, I’m also very passionate about politics, and extremely interested social justice and political issues in general. I like debating but I’m not sure if I’d like it in a career, and having an anxiety disorder makes it hard for me to have good mental health if I have to do public speaking often (I still love socialization & conversation though!). Additionally, I love english and writing which makes me wonder if I’d enjoy a career that involves research. I would be open to pushing environmentalism to the side if it meant working on other political issues, but still having environmentalism open to me (hence my interest in minoring in environmental science). I’m not sure if a career path that caters to all of these preferences is even attainable, which is why i’m seeking advice.

After taking into consideration all of these things, I’m wondering if majoring in political science and minoring in environmental science would be a smart idea. Any thoughts and/or insight regarding schooling/careers is much appreciated. Give me your life stories even if it’s just a little related! Thank you!! 🫶

I am currently a Junior at the University of Michigan. I am very interested in the electoral side of politics, and was wondering if people were knowledgeable about internships/jobs related to campaign strategy, or like doing analytics/modeling for campaigns, preferably over the summer. I know election season is about to end, but if anyone has any insights please lmk!

Hi, I’m currently applying for internships on the hill for the upcoming spring school semester and I’m wondering if anyone can answer any of these questions:

1. Has anyone heard back from Democrat representatives from Illinois?
2. how many candidates do they take for the interview process typically?
3. if you’ve had an interview for representative, how did you feel after and what occurred during it/after?
4. What are my chances?

Wierd question, but is there any way I can use a B.A. in PolySci to just help people? I know that's vague, but I have a reason. I'm interested in PolySci as my main passion is reading political history and theory, and I wanted to be able to enhance that knowledge through a degree so that I could use it towards my home state of Mississippi. I want to find out what its problems are and help solve them with my passion, in other words.

PS: I don't have a degree, I'm still in High School, so please excuse any of my ignorance on the subject lol.

Thanks!

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I am here writing to enquire... is there any topic or loop that hasn't been covered in reservation topic of India in a research paper?

yeah, thinking to write a research paper on that, heard something like some newly appointed SC/HC judge proposed to draw a bill which would clear the creamy layer from reservation quota Can this be used as to analyze it and write something????

You can state your arguments for/against reservation also....

Thanks in advance.

systems of political representation?

Im going to school for my bachelors in political science and wanted any advice on how to be successful in general?

Questions for Political Science Students and Alumni:

1. What foundational courses should I prioritize during my undergraduate studies in political science, and why?

2. What are the most useful skills to develop during my political science degree that will benefit me in law school and beyond?

3. What is the best way to establish connections with faculty members and build mentorship relationships during my undergraduate years?

4. What types of extracurricular activities or organizations should I consider joining to enhance my resume for law school applications?

5. How important is it to learn a foreign language for a career in law or politics, and which languages are most beneficial?

6. What resources (books, websites, podcasts, etc.) would you recommend for someone starting their political science education?

7. What strategies can I use to improve my writing and analytical skills, which are crucial in both political science and law?

8. How should I prepare for the LSAT during or after my undergraduate studies? Any advice for balancing preparation with academic responsibilities?

9. Can you share insights on the application process for prestigious law schools like Harvard or Yale? What stands out in a successful application?

10. What are some common misconceptions about pursuing a political science degree and a career in law?

11. In your experience, what internships or job positions provide the best experience and networking opportunities for aspiring lawyers?

12. What role does networking play in the field of political science and law, and how can I effectively network as an undergraduate student?

13. For someone aiming to become a commissioner or hold a similar position, what specific pathways or experiences would you recommend pursuing?

You can't be a Conservative with liberal views that's a huge contradiction. If you are a Conservative then you are on their side but can you tell me more about Conservative liberalism?

President ected for a 5 year term

Parliament elected for a 4 year term.

Prime-Minister and Government named by the President.

Legislative power to the Parliament.

Executive power to the Government.

Tribunals with the juditial (Off course).

President with the Moderator power (Aporove/Veto laws, commander in chief of the armed forces, name/fire the Government, dissolve Parliament and call new elections, send messages to the other powers, declare peace and war).

Hello, not a political science professional but I do love informed theoretical discussion. I was wondering if anyone knows of any academic papers or books that have tried to predict how campaigns might change behaviors if the US presidential election methods were changed. For example, how would campaigns change if the US went to a national popular vote or if the US simply changed how electoral college votes were allocated.

I tried to do some amateur statistical speculation myself but then quickly realized I lacked a theoretical basis to properly investigate such questions.

Given the sensitivity of this question, please refrain from answering unless you either have a paper in mind that can address the question, a respectful comment on the question itself, or some sources that may have approached a similar question to the one I am asking. I just don’t want a series of Philippicae against the EC as that is easily found on the internet and what I am asking is not proving easy for me to find.

optimal govt type?

Whenever people think of authoritarian states or dictatorships, people them to be very centralized and unitary but how do authoritarian states work in more decentralized forms like federations?