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political science

Political science is the study of governments and political institutions.

(noun)

An example of political science is the study of democracy.

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See political science in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the science of political institutions, or of the principles, organization, and methods of government

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See political science in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The study of the processes, principles, and structure of government and of political institutions; politics.

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