How will studying political science make you a better American?

Answer 1

Oh boy!

The first thought that comes to mind is America's desperate need for educated voters!

We live in a democracy where we are granted the privilege of voting, and it is not taken advantage of. A democracy cannot exist if people do not contribute. Many people suffer from empathy. Educating yourself about your government is one of the most important things you can do to help your country in a such a basic way. The more you understand your rights, the more active you become in your government. And the more educated you are of your government, the better equipped you are to handle the responsibilities that come with voting for leaders and legislation.

Answer 2

UNLESS you plan on continuing your education, a Poly Sci degree won't get you too far EXCEPT you will know a LOT of fairly USEFUL and some USELESS information abotu politics that you won't be able to use ANYWHERE else except maybe a voting booth.... you will HAVE to continue on with a Master's degree at LEAST to be able to have some sort of CAREER in the political field (other then leaflet passer)... I have a brother who spent 10 YEARS gettting his 4 year Bachelors Degree in Political Science and could do NOTHING with it and was a WAITER the rest of his working life.... he is now 59 years old, TOO big to wait on tables any more, bad knees, and well, he basically wasted all that time for NOTHING... Get the Master's Degree and you can teach or go on to LAW SCHOOL and become a lawyer or a judge or do SOMETHING more then just the 4 year degree.

Answer 3

Studying anything will not make you a better American if you do not apply what you learn. Political science used to be called civics so I"m dating myself. by understanding government from the local level through the Federal and applying yourself through the political process, not only voting but getting involved in committees, boards, study groups. This is political science and this does make you a better American.

Answer 4

When I took political science in college I learned of all the incorrect history which I was taught in 12 years of public school. So, for me - political science opened my eyes and helped me become a more critical thinker. The country needs critical thinkers who question the "status quo."

I ended up receiving my degree in political science... and, you do not have to get a masters to go on to law school with a degree in poly sci.

Answer 5

it wont