Abstract
Abstract. This article is devoted to the history of teaching "political science" in independent Uzbekistan, the current problems in teaching this subject, and the importance of innovative technologies in solving them. In particular, innovative pedagogical technologies such as case studies, discussions, and business games in the teaching of "political science" are illustrated with specific examples.
Key words: "political science", "theory and practice of building a democratic society in Uzbekistan", "civil society", higher education institutions, Higher Attestation Commission, 23.00.00 - specialty of political sciences, methodology of socio-political sciences, innovative pedagogical technologies, "case-study" technology, graphic organizers, pedagogical annotation, teaching in small groups, etc.