Interest Groups, Lobbying, and the Political Process. 3 credits

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Examines the role, history, internal operations, strategies, and activities of interest groups, primarily at the federal level, exploring the ways interest groups influence public policy and the democratic process. Considers conditions under which social movements become, or fail to become, effective interest groups and agents of change.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.