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PS 311 - Campaigns and Election

Semester Hours: 4

An examination of the processes by which Americans and their government are linked. Special attention is given to the study of the structures and functions of political parties and interest groups. Attention is also given to the role of the individual citizen, public opinion and elections in the linkage process. Problems in citizen-government linkage in the United States and proposals for reform are emphasized.

Prerequisite: PS 102 , or permission of instructor.