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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to parties and interest groups and their important role in the political process. Topics to be covered include the formation, organization, activities, and impact of political parties and interest groups in the US.

This course investigates the process by which government attention is allocated to policy issues and the tension this creates between the public, interest groups, and the institutions of government. The goal of the course is to create a basis for civic knowledge and engagement.