Most think political science could help fix society's problems
Core finding
Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 57.6% of Americans say political science could possibly help solve problems in society, 26.3% say yes and 16.1% say no.
Respondents read a definition of political science first. A firm yes accounts for 26.3%, so 83.9% say it could or would help.
Topline distribution
Most think political science could help fix society's problems.
Do you think political science can help Americans solve problems in society better?
n = 1,000 · Sep 25–30, 2026 · MoE ±3.4%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Sep 25–30, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.4% |
| Module | Technology, Security, and Global Affairs |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report
Do you think political science can help Americans solve problems in society better?
Cite this question
APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.