Comparative political scientists are scholars who study and analyze political systems, institutions, and processes across different countries to identify similarities, differences, and patterns.
Think of comparative political scientists as detectives who investigate various crime scenes (political systems) in different cities (countries) to find clues (similarities and differences) that help them solve the mystery (understand political phenomena).
Political Systems: Different forms of government or ways in which power is organized within a society.
Institutions: Organizations or structures that shape and govern political behavior within a society.
Comparative Methodology: The approach used by comparative political scientists to systematically compare and analyze different political systems.
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