Examination of the role of political parties as, organizations, in the electorate, and in, government. The evolution of parties in America, and how they differ from interest groups. The, intersection of race, identity, and ideology in, American party systems and elections. How parties, and elections are regulated by different levels of, government, and the consequences of those, regulations. The role of money in politics and the, factors affecting polarization in the American, electorate. Social choice theory and the, construction and maintenance of democratic, electoral processes.
- Teacher: Ben Gaskins