Sociology is a general social science, political sciences is a special social science. Sociology studies all kind of social relations is a general way. Political science studies only these relations which are political in character.
Politics and political science are often used as similar and interchangeable terms. The term politics is understood as a particular social phenomenon as well as a systematic study of that phenomenon. 'Politics' was the name of Aristotle's famous book and he used the term to mean a distinct branch of study.
The British Indian Association was formed in 1851 in Bengal to represent Indian grievances to the British government. In 1876, Surendranath Banerjee founded the Indian Association in Bengal.
Sociology and political science are so closely and deeply related to each other that one becomes meaningless without the other. According to Morris Ginsberg ''Historically, Sociology has its main roots in politics and philosophy of history".
The approach of Sociology is sociological. It follows its own methods in addition to the scientific methods in its investigation. On the other hand, the approach of Political Science is political. It has its own method of study like the historical, philosophical comparative.
Political Science and Sociology are no doubt, intimately connected. Both the sciences are mutually helpful. Political activity is only a part of social activity. Thus, Political Science is regarded as the branch of social science. The political activities influence and are influenced by the social life of man.
Political rights are those rights by which citizens are given share in the political life of the community including that of the management of government. They generally consist of the following rights.