Interest Groups and Political Parties

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The American political system relies on groups, including political parties and interest groups, to serve as a vital link between individuals and the government. This course explores this link by examining the role of interest groups and political parties in the policy process, the theories that help us understand them, and their political activities. Importantly, we integrate numerous examples, including health policy, the civil rights movement, unions, American Indian nations and others as we explore group dynamics in the American political process.