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  Conspicuously, since human demeanor (behaviour) is unpredictable, the art of politics is therefore seen as a non-scientific branch of learning. Hence, one may not be wrong to say politics is regarded as an art due its limitation as a science. In that instance, politics as an art is therefore regarded as the method or strategy employed by politicians to conduct the affairs of human society as well as political activities. However, it is imperative to note that politics an art is largely influenced by the common sense, intuition, and imagination of the politicians in the conduct of political activities. Therefore, it is believed in the imaginary, creativity and practical knowledge of politician in the process of resource allocation or values in the society.                                      ...

Over the years, the nature of political studies has generated intense intellectual controversy, particularly between two major schools of thought: the traditionalists and the behaviorists. At the core of this lies a fundamental question— can politics truly be regarded as a science? While some scholars strongly affirm this position, others remain skeptical, arguing that politics lacks the essential attributes that define scientific inquiry. To that extent, it is necessary to first understand what science entails. Science is commonly defined as a systematic process involving observation, identification, verification, experimentation, and theoretical explanation of natural phenomena. Simply put, science represents an organized body of knowledge governed by established methods and procedures for discovering truth. Supporting this view, the American humorist Josh Billings (1818–1885) famously described science as “the literature of truth,” emphasizing its commitment to accuracy, consisten...