Importance of Political Science

Importance of Political Science

1. George Barnard Show: “Political Science is the science by which alone the civilization can be saved”. 
2. It helps to choose the leaders intelligently, make him accountable and responsible and criticize for his mistakes. 
3. It creates consciousness and awareness regarding individual’s rights and duties. 
4. It increases active political participation. Lack of participation deprives the freedom to make the right leader but to take the wrong leader. 
5. It helps to pursue different professions like lawyer, journalists, educators, etc. 
6. It helps the politicians, statesmen and administrators to take careful and right decisions in favour of citizens.
7. It helps individuals to take individual social responsibility and to perform their roles effectively. 
8. It makes us aware of different political ideologies. 
9. It helps in strengthening international relations. 

Summary 

• The future of the state and its people are designed by the politicians in the government. 
• It is Political Science which makes us aware of what has happened, what is happening and what is expected to happen. 
• Therefore, understanding Political Science is vital. George Barnard Show: 
• “Political Science is the science by which alone the civilization can be saved”.