POL 324 - American Political Parties and Pressure Groups

Institution:

Stony Brook University

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Description:

An examination of political party organization, political leadership, finance, campaign techniques, and legal controls over parties; the functions and methods of pressure groups and their interaction with policy makers; the historical origins and development of the American party system; the significance of parties and pressure groups for democratic ideology; and the problems of political leadership in a democracy.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.stonybrook.edu

Phone Number:

(631) 632-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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