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POL 247 - Elections in America

3 Credits
Offered alternate years in Fall
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.

Core Curriculum Attribute(s): History and Social Science