GO 211 - Political Parties and Interest Groups

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Bentley University

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Prerequisite(s): GO 100, GO 105 or GO 120, or instructor's permission Looks at the changing role of parties and interest groups in the American political system. A central concern is whether their influence over elections and public policy serves or subverts the public interest and our democratic system. General and specific examples will be used to consider membership, organization and the impact of money from Political Action Committees (PACs).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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