Political science is

a. the study of the choices people make in an effort to satisfy their needs and wants.

b. the examination of the organization and operation of governments.

c. the study of past events.

d. the study of how the social environment affects an individual's behavior and personality.

Political science is B. the examination of the organization and operation of governments.

A is incorrect because it refers to social science. C is incorrect because it refers to history. D is incorrect because it refers to psychology.

Thus the only correct answer is B. Political science has to do with governments, and the way they are organize and function in the political world of a country.