Praxis Government/Political Science study guide

The Praxis Government/Political Science assessment (test code 5931) is one of the Praxis Subject Assessments that ETS develops and delivers as part of the educator-certification pathway in the United States. It is generally taken by candidates who intend to teach civics, government, or political science at the secondary level, or who must document subject-matter knowledge for a state-issued license. Certification itself is a state function - as ETS puts it, "Each state has its own requirements for certification" - so confirm with your state licensing agency that this specific test is required, accepted, and paired with the passing score your state uses before you register. The content typically spans four broad areas: political theory (core concepts and thinkers on justice, authority, and the social contract), United States government and politics (constitutional foundations, institutions, federalism, civil rights and liberties, political behavior), comparative government and politics (regime types, institutions, and country cases), and international relations (theory, security, political economy, and global institutions). The Praxis Government/Political Science study guide has 4 sections and about 1,367 words.