POSC 145 - Money in American Politics

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 1 hour; extra reading, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): POSC 010 or POSC 010H or consent of instructor. Analyzes the role of money in federal elections and in the formulation of public policy. Examines the contemporary role of parties in raising and spending campaign money, the explosion of "soft money" in congressional and presidential elections, and the effect of campaign spending on electoral outcomes. Explores how campaign contributions influence public policy.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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