POLI 316

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American Political Parties

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Electoral and policy-making roles of American political parties today and their future in American politics.

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Poli 200.

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Explain Parties and Government

Learning Outcome

Explain the party system, the party organizations, the party influence in the electorate, the nomination and electoral process, and the party influence on government.

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Describe and Evaluate Parties and their Effects

Learning Outcome

Describe the effects and consequences of parties on American politics, including taking a position on the costs and benefits of American political parties.

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Collaboration

Learning Outcome

Collaborate with colleagues to debate and discuss all of these principles, learning from one another.