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PO 221P American Political Parties (3)
This course examines American political parties in terms of their composition and philosophies, and in terms of the framework within which they operate. Particular attention is paid to the emergence of the two-party system, American political culture, how candidates are chosen and elected, party affiliation, voting patterns in the electorate, campaign finance, and the extent to which American parties actually function as parties. Comparison is made periodically with party systems in other countries for the purpose of achieving a wider perspective.
