The purpose to this section is to further our understanding of the American states including their institutions, political actors, policies, and local, national, and international influence.

The purpose of this section is to promote teaching and research in the areas of representation and electoral systems, and to encourage communication among persons interested in these fields within the Association […]

Presidents & Executive Politics (PEP) of APSA is the premier association of scholars devoted to the study of the presidency and executives (formerly known as the Presidency Research Group). To that end, it […]

The purpose of this section is to bring together political scientists interested in historical issues and problems drawing from almost every traditional disciplinary subfield.

The purpose of the Political Networks organized section is to promote intellectual exchange among scholars regarding the theoretical, methodological, and substantive aspects of political networks.

The purpose of this section is to help make the study of politics relevant to the struggle for a better world.

The Foundations of Political Theory Section exists to advance the linkage of political theory and philosophy with political science as a discipline. Foundations recognizes and encourages research and teaching that […]

The purpose of this section is to plan, develop, and implement professional activities for association members with interests in federalism, intergovernmental relations and state and local government.

The Democracy and Autocracy Section exists to promote the analysis of the origins, processes, and outcomes of democratization among nations, spur communication among political scientists whose scholarship focuses […]

The purpose of this section is to encourage the study of the interrelations between religion and politics, including the politics of religious pluralism; law, religion and governance; faith, practice and political […]