What Is the Role of Political Theory in Political Science

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Essay

What is the role of political theory in political science today? In what ways is it, or is it not, integral to political science? How and why?

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The owners' claim on the company's assets, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities; also known as shareholders' equity.

Assets

Resources owned or controlled by a business, providing future economic benefits.

Additional Paid-in Capital

The amount of money shareholders have invested in the company above the nominal value of the shares.

Common Stock

A type of equity security representing ownership in a corporation; holders may receive dividends and have voting rights at shareholders' meetings.