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POL 247 - Elections in America

Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2014

Elections are the signature events of American democracy and provide a mechanism to ensure democratic accountability. This course examines how elections in America are structured and how political parties shape the electoral system. The course also examines how interest groups, the media, and money impact electoral dynamics.

Prerequisite(s): POL 123 .
Course may be applied to the American Studies program.