POL 321 - Political Parties and Elections

POL 120 or consent of instructor. (3).

Examination of U.S. political parties to evaluate how these organizations support democratic ideals and effective government. Focus on the history of American elections, party realignment, cultural and intellectual challenges facing U.S. parties. Changing composition of special interest groups and their role in the U.S. party system. Graded ABCDE. [“”]