POLS 3616 - Political Parties

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Stockton University

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In this course we examine the roles of political parties and interest groups in American politics. We will discuss, among other topics, party organization and structure; partisan aspects of the American Government; partisanship in the American public; why interest groups form; what they do; how they attract members; the various ways they attempt to influence government; and the collective action dilemma and any bias in inter-group representation that stems from it. In discussing these topics, the focus will be on how parties and interest groups facilitate democratic governance. That is, we will focus on how parties and interest grous help link the American public to the Government. Faculty: STAFF 4.000 Credit hours 4.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar Social & Behavioral Sciences Division Political Science Department

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stockton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 652-1776

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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